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Bronze commemorative medal

Description

A large bronze medal struck to commemorate the installation of the American Fountain in Stratford-upon-Avon on 17 October 1887.

  • Measurements

  • Depth

    10mm

  • Diameter

    70mm

  • Marks & inscriptions

    Bust of Shakespeare : WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE BORN April 23rd 1564 DIED APL. 23rd 1616, Depiction of fountain : THE AMERICAN FOUNTAIN. STRATFORD ON AVON,

  • Caption

    A bronze medal to celebrate the installation of the American Fountain in Stratford-upon-Avon; 1887.

  • Credit line

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