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Medal - University of Glasgow Quincentenary
| Location | Scotland (United Kingdom) |
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| Year | 1951 |
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| Composition | Tombac |
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| Obverse description | Left-facing bust of Pope Nicholas V in high relief, depicted wearing a tiara (papal crown) and richly ornamented vestments. A circular Latin legend surrounds the effigy, reading from the upper right and continuing around the lower portion of the field. |
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| Reverse description | The University of Glasgow coat of arms displayed on a shield in the centre of the field, featuring a bird perched on a tree, an open book on a staff, a fish, and a bell. A decorative ribbon scroll above bears the abbreviated university name and foundation-to-quincentenary dates, while a second scroll below carries the university motto. |
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| Mintage | 1951 |
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