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Medal - Caerphilly Castle silver
| Location | Wales (United Kingdom) |
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| Year | 1971 |
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| Composition | Silver (.925) |
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| Obverse description | A portcullis in high relief at the centre of the field, flanked on either side by decorative chains extending to the top of the design. The dates 1271 and 1971 appear vertically on either side of the portcullis. The legend CASTELL and CAERFFILI arcs across the top and bottom of the field respectively. |
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| Obverse lettering | 1271 CASTELL 1971 CAERFFILI |
| Reverse description | A panoramic relief view of Caerphilly Castle occupying the central field, depicting the medieval fortification with its towers and walls reflected in the surrounding water. The legend CAERPHILLY CASTLE arcs along the upper periphery, with 700TH ANNIVERSARY inscribed in the lower field beneath the castle view. |
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