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Medal - Shakespeare Quadricentenary silver, 32mm
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1964 |
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| Weight | 16.1 g |
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| Obverse description | High-relief bust of William Shakespeare facing left, with shoulder-length hair and period collar, occupying the central field. The legend 'WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE' curves along the upper rim and '400TH ANNIVERSARY' along the lower rim, with 'THE SHAKESPEARE BIRTHPLACE TRUST 1964' inscribed in the lower field below the bust. The engraver's signature 'P. VINCZE' appears to the right of the portrait. |
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| Obverse lettering | WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE THE SHAKESPEARE BIRTHPLACE TRUST 400TH ANNIVERSARY |
| Reverse description | Two allegorical figures kneeling in high relief occupy the central field: a nude male figure on the left holds an open book and raises a flaming torch, while a draped female figure on the right holds theatrical masks of tragedy and comedy. The dates '1564-1964' appear in the exergue, and the legend 'WE SHALL NOT LOOK UPON HIS LIKE AGAIN' curves along the upper rim. |
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