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Ref: 5006

William Shakespeare, tercentenary of birth 1864, large bronze medal by L C Wyon

 

 

Obv: Shakespeare’s bust left, his plays around, signature below on a wreath

 

Rev: Shakespeare sitting on a cloud, fêted by three women

 

Condition: Extremely fine, some cabinet wear to his knee on the reverse; Diameter: 64mm

 

References: BHM 2815; E 1571

 

 

 

Price £175

Shakespeare tercentenary medal 1864
Shakespeare tercentenary medal 1864

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