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Counter commemorating the Manchester Ship Canal

Counter commemorating the Manchester Ship Canal. Obverse: Bust of Daniel Adamson (three-quarter right). Obverse: 'DANIEL ADAMSON'. Reverse: A two-masted vessel under sail and steam. Legend: 'MANCHESTER SHIP CANAL DEMONSTRATION. OCT. 3RD 1885.' Daniel Adamson (1818-1890) was a promoter of the Manchester Ship Canal.
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Object Details

ID: MEC1508
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Counter
Display location: Not on display
Creator: George Kenning & Son Ltd
Date made: 1885
People: Adamson, Daniel; George Kenning & Son Ltd
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 43 mm