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Medal - William IV Coverdale Bible, bronze
Location | United Kingdom |
Year | 1835 |
Type | Commemorative medal |
Composition | Bronze |
Weight | |
Diameter | 37 mm |
Thickness | |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Edge | |
Period | |
Notice | Joseph Davis |
Reference(s) | BHM#1692 |
Obverse description | Miles Coverdale seated, pointing to an open Bible, broken chain and padlock on floor |
Obverse lettering | IN
COMMEMORATION OF THE FIRST PUBLISHED ENGLISH BIBLE TRANSLATED BY
COVERDALE BISHP. OF EXETER . OCTR. 4 . 1535 |
Obverse script | Latin |
Reverse description | A closed Bible bound by padlock and chain |
Reverse lettering | THE BIBLE AND THE BIBLE ALONE IS THE
RELIGION OF PROTESTANTS. THIRD CENTENARY OCTR. 4. 1835
GREAT BRITAIN UNDER THE DOMINION OF THE CHURCH OF ROME |
Reverse script | Latin |
Engraver | |
Mintage | 1835 - -
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Catalog ID | 7744865740 |
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