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| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1865 |
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| Composition | Silver |
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| Obverse description | The arms of Oxford University — a shield bearing an open book inscribed DOMINUS ILLUMINATIO MEA beneath three crowns, set within an ornate cartouche — displayed in the centre of the field over two crossed oars. The surrounding border legend reads PRESENTED BY THE O.U.B.C., separated by small decorative cross motifs. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A five-line legend in the centre of the field, enclosed within a laurel wreath tied at the base with a ribbon bow. The text records the name and founding date of the Oxford University Challenge Oars competition in Roman numerals. |
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