Description: 1924 British Empire Exhibition COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY bronze medal - BHM 4194 collector's grade! This stunning and highly collectible bright bronze 27.73mm token was struck by the Royal Mint to celebrate the British Empire Exhibition 1924. It was opened by King George V on St George's Day, 23 April 1924. The British Empire contained 58 countries at that time, and only Gambia and Gibraltar did not take part. It cost £12 million and was the largest exhibition ever staged anywhere in the world - it attracted 27 million visitors. Obverse Winged helmeted head facing left Lettering: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY ( Engraver signature to right of head) McM Engraver: W McMillan Reverse Ship with crane in background Lettering: .THE.BRITISH EMPIRE.EXHIBITION.1924. ( Engraver signature at bow of ship) McM Engraver: W McMillan Edge: Plain Reference: Listed in British Historical Medals Vol III, Laurence Brown as BHM# 4194 Condition: Collector’s grade with a pleasing mix of natural antique bronze patina and lustre, reverse with attractive multicoloured tone. Fast & Secure UK 1-Day Dispatch Shipping! Will post Worldwide - £12.50 for Fully Tracked International Shipping with Royal Mail Happy to offer Combined Shipping Discount!
Price: 21.87 GBP
Location: Wimborne
End Time: 2024-11-30T07:54:05.000Z
Shipping Cost: 16.2 GBP
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Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Composition: Bronze
Certification Number: N/A
Time Period: 20th Century
Period: 20th Century
Grade: Ungraded
Country/Region: British
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
PAS Number: BHM# 4194
Country of Origin: Great Britain
Certification: Uncertified
