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Medal - Book of Kells
| Location | Ireland |
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| Composition | Nickel brass |
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| Obverse description | Coloured enamel depiction of the Evangelist symbol of Matthew — a haloed human figure rendered in the Insular style of the Book of Kells, with elaborate interlace knotwork bordering the field. The legend arcs around the rim, with Celtic knotwork decorating the border. |
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| Obverse lettering | BOOK OF KELLS THE MAN MATTHEW |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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