Medal - William IV King Edward`s School, T. Halliday, white metal

€409,853.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1836
TypeCommemorative medals/Inauguration medal
CompositionPewter
Weight
Diameter63 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticeThomas Halliday
Reference(s) BHM#1711
Obverse descriptionBust of Edward VI in medallion facing left
Obverse letteringTHIS SCHOOL WAS ENDOWED BY EDWARD VI.FOR THE INSTRUCTION OF THE YOUTH OF BIRMINGHAM & NEIGHBOURHOOD IN GRAMMAR. PRESENT MASTERS MASTERS REV. FRANCIS JEUNE D.C.L. REV. SIDNEY GEDGE M.A. UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF 20 GOVENORS. ESTIMATED COST OF THE PRESENT BUILDING £35000. PATER MELIORIS AEVI EDVARD.VI D.G.ANG.FR.ET HIB.REX.
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionExterior of the school
Reverse letteringBIRMINGHAM FREE GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOUNDED BY KING EDWARD VI.1552 PRESENT EDIFICE FINISHED 1837. LENGTH IN FRONT 174 FEET. 125 FEET IN FLANK. 60 FEET IN HEIGHT.
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1836  - -
Catalog ID4769225510
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