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Shakespeare Quatercentenary medal

Description

A Shakespeare medallion struck in 1964 to commemorate the four hundredth anniversary of Shakespeare's birth. Designed by Paul Vincze for the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. One of three medals of same design personally presented by Paul Vincze to Dr. Levi Fox, Director of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.

  • Measurements

  • Diameter

    38 mm

  • Marks & inscriptions

    bust of Shakespeare to left : WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE BIRTHPLACE TRUST 1964. P. Vincze, Man holding a book and torch kneeling before the dramatic muse who holds the masks of comedy and tragedy : WE SHALL NOT LOOK UPON HIS LIKE AGAIN. 1564-1964. P. Vincze, FINE GOLD NO 3,

  • Credit line

    CC-BY-NC-ND Image Courtesy of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust