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Medal - William IV King Edward's School, T. Halliday, white metal
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1836 |
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| Edge | Plain |
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| Obverse description | At centre, a circular medallion contains a three-quarter bust portrait of Edward VI facing left, wearing period costume and feathered cap, flanked by laurel branches in relief. The medallion is surrounded by a Latin legend around its border. Below, multiple lines of engraved English text fill the field, recording the school's endowment, its purpose, the names of the present masters, and the estimated cost of the new building. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | PATER MELIORIS AEVI EDVARDVS.VI D.G. ANG.FR.ET HIB.REX. THIS SCHOOL WAS ENDOWED BY EDWARD VI. WITH LANDS AND HOUSES PRODUCING £41 PER ANNUM. WHICH NOW PRODUCE UPWARDS OF £4000 PER AN. FOR THE INSTRUCTION OF THE YOUTH OF BIRMINGHAM AND NEIGHBOURHOOD IN GRAMMAR UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF 20 GOVERNORS. PRESENT MASTERS REV. FRANCIS JEUNE D.C.L. REV. SYDNEY GEDGE M.A. ESTIMATED COST OF THE PRESENT BUILDING £35000 |
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