Victoria white metal "S.S. Great Britain" Medal 1843 MS62 NGC, BHM-2120. 24mm. Unsigned. PRINCE ALBERT BORN AUGUST 26 1819 Bare bust of Prince Albert right // THE GREAT BRITAIN S.S. Great Britain under full sail, steaming right; in exergue LENGTH 322FT BREADTH 50 FT 6 IN / DEPTH 32 FT 6 IN / WEIGHT OF IRON 1500 TONS / 1000 HORSE POWER / LAUNCHD JULY 19 / 1843 / BY H R H PRINCE ALBERT. Some softness to the rims limits the assigned grade of this stylistic piece that marks the launching of the S.S. Great Britain, which was the largest vessel afloat at the time. The better of two certified at NGC and the only known example in Mint State. HID09801242017 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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