Argentinian Quatercentenary Medal

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Date:1963 - 1964 (c.)

Description:This silver medal was struck in Argentina to commemorate the 400th anniversary in 1964 of Shakespeare's birth. Presented by the Comision Argentina de Homenaje a Shakespeare.

This portrait of Shakespeare is derived form Droeshout's First Folio engraving.

Identity number SBT 1964-8


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Donor ref:SBT 1964-8 (15/9962)

Source: The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust - Museums

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