{"product_id":"1973-london-bridge-opening-sterling-silver-gilt-medal-corporation-of-london-no-675-of-2-250","title":"1973 London Bridge Opening Sterling Silver-Gilt Medal – Corporation of London, No. 675 of 2,250","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis hallmarked sterling silver-gilt medal was issued by the Corporation of London when Queen Elizabeth II opened the new London Bridge on Friday, 16 March 1973. It's No. 675 of a limited issue of 2,250, confirmed by the numbered Certificate of Origin and Limited Issue that comes with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne side shows the new bridge over the Thames with the details of the opening ceremony. The other carries the arms of the Corporation of the City of London. The medal sits in its original case from Toye, Kenning \u0026amp; Spencer, the London firm that made it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry: United Kingdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 1973\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Medal (no face value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition: Hallmarked sterling silver (0.925), gilt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: About 1.7 troy oz (auction record; to be confirmed on scale)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 51 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Silver-gilt, naturally toned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate: Numbered Certificate of Origin and Limited Issue (No. 675)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging: Coin case (Good condition)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Strong multicolour toning; original Toye, Kenning \u0026amp; Spencer case and numbered certificate No. 675 (creased). Individually photographed — you receive the exact medal shown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMintage: Limited issue of 2,250 medals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigner: Michael Rizzello, for Toye, Kenning \u0026amp; Spencer Ltd\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 1973 London Bridge replaced the 19th-century granite bridge, which was sold and famously rebuilt in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. The Queen opened the new bridge in the presence of the Lord Mayor, the Lord Mais.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe medal was designed by Michael Rizzello for Toye, Kenning \u0026amp; Spencer, a long-established London maker of insignia and medals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Love This One\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe toning on this one is something else: deep blues and golds over the bridge scene. With a low numbered issue and its original case and certificate, it's a great piece of London history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: this item is sold as is, including its packaging. The photos show the exact piece you will receive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Freedom Silver","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54718608441617,"sku":"FS-EDM-0067","price":219.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4127\/6689\/files\/FS-EDM-0067_1973-London-Bridge-Opening-Sterling-Silver-Gilt-Medal-Corporation-of-London-No-675-of-2_04-back.jpg?v=1790109953","url":"https:\/\/www.freedom-silver.com\/products\/1973-london-bridge-opening-sterling-silver-gilt-medal-corporation-of-london-no-675-of-2-250","provider":"Freedom Silver","version":"1.0","type":"link"}