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Award Birley Medal, gold
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1890 |
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| Period | 19th century |
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| Obverse description | Bearded bust of Herbert Birley in three-quarter left relief, depicted with fine naturalistic detail including jacket and bow tie. The circular legend around the field reads his name and life dates. |
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| Obverse lettering | BORN 1821 ∷ HERBERT BIRLEY ∷ DIED 1890 |
| Reverse description | Plain polished field enclosed by a large laurel wreath tied at the base with a ribbon bow, within which the three-line inscription is displayed in raised relief lettering. The engraver's signature 'A. WYON SC.' appears in small letters at the lower right of the field. |
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