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Commemorative Tercentenary medal
Description
An 1864 medal, commemorating the 300th anniversary of Shakespeare's birth; white metal; by G. Dowler of Birmingham.
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Object number
STRST : SBT 1970-2
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Maker
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Date
1864
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Marks & inscriptions
inscription : : obverse : bust of Shakespeare to left : WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE BORN 23 APRIL 1564. DIED 23 APRIL 1616., inscription : : reverse : Shakespeare's Birthplace : STRUCK TO COMMEMORATE THE TERCENTENARY OF THE POET'S BIRTHDAY, 23 APRIL 1864. SHAKESPEARE'S HOUSE, STRATFORD-UPON-AVON.,