1964 William Shakespeare 400th Anniversary of Birth Medal. First Size.

A Series Of Paul Vincze Shakespeare Medals in Gold 1964 William Shakespeare 400th Anniversary of Birth Medal. First Size. By Paul Vincze. Gold. No. 66. Gem Mint State. With Original Case. 57.0 mm. 121.04 grams, XRF tested .9957 fine, 3.875 troy ounces AGW. Obv: Bust left with peripheral legend WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE / 400TH ANNIVERSARY, below bust (copyright symbol) / THE SHAKESPEARE / BIRTHPLACE TRUST . 1964, signed by the artist P. VINCZE in right field. Rev: Central scene of man holding torch and book at left, woman holding theater mask in each hand at right, both kneeling and facing each other, peripheral legend WE SHALL NOT LOOK UPON HIS LIKE AGAIN, dates 1564-1964 below in exergue, signed by the artist P. VINCZE at lower border. Edge: Marked with (maker's marks) and NO. 66 at 6 o'clock. The blue and gilt-trimmed exterior, blue felt and white silk interior case measures 93.2 mm x 94.5 mm x 24.0 mm closed, and is as issued. (Total: 1 medal; 1 case) Provenance: From our (Coin Galleries') sale of July 1998, lot 1260. Click here to see Coins in Motion.

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