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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English medal, 1864 Diameter 43mm Medal struck to celebrate the tercentenary of the birth of Shakespeare. ...
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Donor ref:LEAMG : M1740.1946.1 (66/16942)
Source: Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum
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