Commemorative medal, 1979

The completion of the Clifton Suspension Bridge in 1864 was celebrated 115 years later. This medal was struck by the Tower Mint on behalf of the Lord Mayor's office and the City Museum & Art Gallery shop.

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Summary

: O.1746

: Numismatics

: commemorative medal

: Commemorative medal, nickel silver struck for the City of Bristol, by the Tower Mint, December 1979. Jointly produced by the Lord Mayors office and the Museum shop.

Commemorative medal, 1979

Current Location

On Display at M Shed, Bristol Places Gallery

: City of Bristol Collection

: Clifton Suspension Bridge with view of gorge. CLIFTON SUSPENSION BRIDGE DESIGNED BY ISAMBARD KINGDOM BRUNEL COMPLETED IN 1864

: Arms of City of Bristol. CITY OF BRISTOL VIRTUTE ET INDUSTRIA

: 1979

: commemoration

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