Shakespeare Medal

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Date:1864

Description:

English medal, 1864

Diameter 43mm

Medal struck to celebrate the tercentenary of the birth of Shakespeare. The obverse features the bust of Shakespeare facing left and the inscription 'WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE BORN APRIL 23.1564. DIED APRIL 23.1616'. The reverse features an image of Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon with the inscription 'BIRTHPLACE OF THE/ IMMORTAL BARD/ STRATFORD ON/ AVON'. The inscription around the outside reads 'TERCENTENARY OF THE BIRTH OF SHAKESPEARE/ APRIL 1864'.

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Shakespeare Medal

English medal, 1864 Diameter 43mm Medal struck to celebrate the tercentenary of the birth of Shakespeare. ...

Shakespeare Medal

English medal, 1864 Diameter 43mm Medal struck to celebrate the tercentenary of the birth of Shakespeare. ...

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Numismatics Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum Individuals Commemorative Events & Merchandise Coins, Tokens & Medals

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Donor ref:LEAMG : M1740.1946.1 (66/16941)

Source: Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum

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