Named Collection: Hull Grundy Collection

Obverse Description: Depiction of SS Great Britain. THE GREAT BRITAIN. LENGTH 322 FT. BREADTH 50 FT 6IN. DEPTH 32 FT 6IN. 26 STATE ROOMS WITH 1 BED 113 WITH 2 BEDS EH TOTAL WHT OF IRON 500 TNS 1000 HORSE POWER LAUNCHED BY H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT JULY 19 1843 BUILT BY THE GREAT WESTERN STEAM SHIP COMPY

Reverse Description: Image of cross symbol with floral design. TO COMMEMORATE THE SAFE RETURN OF THE S.S. GREAT BRITAIN TO BRISTOL ON 19TH JULY 1970

Date of Production: 1970

Associated Event: commemoration

Associated Place: Bristol, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) / England, Northern Europe, Europe

Associated Date: 1843, 1970

Credit Line: Purchased, 1971