Medal - William IV Coverdale Bible, bronze

€409,839.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1835
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionBronze
Weight
Diameter37 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
NoticeJoseph Davis
Reference(s) BHM#1692
Obverse descriptionMiles Coverdale seated, pointing to an open Bible, broken chain and padlock on floor
Obverse letteringIN COMMEMORATION OF THE FIRST PUBLISHED ENGLISH BIBLE TRANSLATED BY COVERDALE BISHP. OF EXETER . OCTR. 4 . 1535
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionA closed Bible bound by padlock and chain
Reverse letteringTHE 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 scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1835  - -
Catalog ID7744865740
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