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| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1864 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | Bearded bust of William Shakespeare in left profile, wearing a period collar and jacket, depicted in high relief. The legend arcs around the upper field with his name, while the birth and death dates appear along the lower rim. |
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| Obverse lettering | WILLIAM SHAKSPEARE BORN 23 APR. 1564. DIED 23 APR. 1616 |
| Reverse description | A detailed relief view of Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon, depicted as a timber-framed Tudor building occupying the central field. The commemorative legend arcs across the upper portion of the field, with the building's identification inscribed in the lower exergue. |
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