HANOVER. temp. Victoria. 1837-1901. WM Medal (44mm, 28.05 g, 12h). Opening of St. George’s Hall, Liverpool. By J. Mayer for Allen & Moore. Dated June 28th 1838 and September 18th 1854. Figure seated facing on throne, holding rudder and crowning herm of architect Harvey Elmes to left, St. George’s Hall behind, classical figures atop steps either side / THE/ FOUNDATION STONE/ LAID JUNE 28TH 1838,/ BY/ WILLIAM RATHBONE,/ MAYOR./ SAINT GEORGE’S HALL/ LIVERPOOL./ H. LONSDALE ELMES,/ ARCHT./ OPENED FOR PUBLIC USE/ SEPTEMBER 18TH 1854./ JOHN BUCK LLOYD,/ MAYOR. within wreath. Brilliant, trifling edge marks. UNC.
