Medal - William IV King Edward's School, T. Halliday, white metal

Location United Kingdom
Year 1836
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Pewter
Weight
Diameter 63 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) BHM#1711
Obverse description Bust of Edward VI in medallion facing left
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering THIS SCHOOL WAS ENDOWED BY EDWARD VI.FOR THE INSTRUCTION OF THE YOUTH OF BIRMINGHAM & NEIGHBOURHOOD IN GRAMMAR. PRESENT MASTERS MASTERS REV. FRANCIS JEUNE D.C.L. REV. SIDNEY GEDGE M.A. UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF 20 GOVENORS. ESTIMATED COST OF THE PRESENT BUILDING £35000. PATER MELIORIS AEVI EDVARD.VI D.G.ANG.FR.ET HIB.REX.
Reverse description Exterior of the school
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering BIRMINGHAM FREE GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOUNDED BY KING EDWARD VI.1552 PRESENT EDIFICE FINISHED 1837. LENGTH IN FRONT 174 FEET. 125 FEET IN FLANK. 60 FEET IN HEIGHT.
Mintage
Numisquare ID 4769225510
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