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Medal - Thomason Medallic Bible Christ instituting His Last Supper, #57 of 60
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Type | Religious medal |
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| Obverse description | High-relief scene depicting the Last Supper within a raised inner circle: Christ, nimbed with a radiate halo, is seated at the centre of a long table flanked by six apostles on each side, a chalice visible on the table before him. The surrounding legend reads CHRIST INSTITUTING HIS LAST SUPPER, with the maker's name THOMASON A.D. inscribed in the lower exergue. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse field is entirely filled with a lengthy inscription in raised capital letters across approximately 24 lines, headed by the date A.D 33., summarising the events leading to the institution of the Lord's Supper. A small winged cherub head ornament appears at the top and bottom of the field, framing the text. |
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