Canada Montreal McGill William Shakespeare Tercentenary Medal 1864 AU/UNC
  • Canada Montreal McGill William Shakespeare Tercentenary Medal 1864 AU/UNC
  • Canada Montreal McGill William Shakespeare Tercentenary Medal 1864 AU/UNC
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Canada Montreal McGill William Shakespeare Tercentenary Medal 1864 AU/UNC

Year / Era: 1864
Composition: Bronze
Certification: Uncertified
Grade Raw: AU/UNC
Obverse: Features a profile bust of Shakespeare with the name "Shakspere" and the dates "1564-1616"
Reverse: Displays the McGill coat of arms and the inscription "Shakspere Tercentenary, 1864, for English literature" within a decorative cross, with "McGill College, Montreal" around the edge.

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This is a commemorative medal celebrating the tercentenary of William Shakespeare's birth.

  • The medal was struck in 1864 to mark the 300th anniversary of Shakespeare's birth.
  • The front of the medal shows a bust of Shakespeare in profile, with the dates of his birth and death, 1564-1616.
  • The inscription "SHAKSPERE" is visible on the medal.
  • The tercentenary was celebrated with festivals in London and Stratford-upon-Avon.
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