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Award Adelaide Lewis Medal, silver
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1895 |
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| Period | 19th century |
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| Obverse description | Facing bust portrait of Adelaide Lewis in high relief, depicted as a young person with curly hair and a bow tie, set against a polished field with attractive toning. The circular legend around the portrait reads BORN 1863 ADELAIDE LEWIS DIED 1895. |
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| Obverse lettering | BORN 1863 · ADELAIDE LEWIS · DIED 1895 |
| Reverse description | Central device of an open Bible with the Welsh inscription Y BIBL CYSSEGR LAN on its pages, surmounted by a descending dove emitting rays of light, all within a wreath of laurel and olive tied at the base with a ribbon. The circular legend reads AWARDED FOR PROFICIENCY IN KNOWLEDGE OF HOLY SCRIPTURE, bordered by a beaded rim. The engraver's signature A. WYON SC. appears at the bottom of the field. |
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