1964 William Shakespeare 400th Anniversary of Birth Medal. Second

1964 William Shakespeare 400th Anniversary of Birth Medal. Second Size. By Paul Vincze. Gold. No. 18. Gem Mint State. With Original Case. 38.0 mm. 52.39 grams, XRF tested .9943 fine, 1.675 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 FINE GOLD (maker's marks) NO. 18 at 6 o'clock. The blue and gilt-trimmed exterior, blue felt and white silk interior case measures 68.5 mm x 69.0 mm x 22.0 mm closed, and is as issued. Accompanied by the original certified as issued by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust in Stratford-Upon-Avon. (Total: 1 medal; 1 case; 1 certificate) Provenance: From our (Coin Galleries') sale of July 1998, lot 1263.

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