HANOVER. temp Victoria. 1837-1901. WM Medal (41mm, 87.98 g, 12h). Crystal Palace Exhibition Opening. By Pinches. Dated 1854 (in Roman numerals). Female figure standing facing, holding caduceus, before open doors of the Crystal Palace; lamb and helmet at her feet / CRYSTAL PALACE OPENED MDCCCLIV, view of the Crystal Palace. Eimer 1487; BHM 2549; H&K 8. Scattered marks and edge bumps. Near EF.
This medal was incorrectly included by Hibler & Kappen in their book on so-called dollars, leading the type to be included in many American collections of that series.