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Garrick Jubilee medal

Description

A medal commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Garrick Jubilee, 1969; designed by Paul Vincze; struck in 22 carat gold. Copy no 1 of limited edition set of 100 medals. Contained in blue velveteen box with certificate. Produced for export; according to documentation not for retail on domestic market - price USD 175.

  • Measurements

  • Diameter

    38 mm

  • Marks & inscriptions

    Bust of Shakespeare derived from the Soest portrait with male figure to the left bearing a torch and female figure to the right bearing laurel : WILLIAM SHAKEPEARE/200TH ANNIVERSARY/OF THE/STRATFORD/JUBILEE/C/THE SHAKESPEARE/BIRTHPLACE TRUST/1769-1969/P. VINCZE, David Garrick in profile with medallion he wore as Steward of the 1769 Jubilee : DAVID GARRICK/THE SONG SHALL CEASE THE STONE DECAY/BUT HIS NAME/AND UNDIMINSH'D FAME/SHALL NEVER PASS AWAY/DAVID GARRICK ODE 1769,