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Franklin Mint Shakespeare Medals

Rarity Guide

Rarity
**

Comments

This set was minted in both gold-plated and sterling silver versions, and also years later in a smaller size that was sterling silver only (the small size set is very rare). There is one medal for each of Shakespeare’s plays. The obverse has a scene from the play; the reverse has a famous quotation. The gold-plated medals often show corrosion, but can be cleaned – see Cleaning Tips page. Very nicely designed medals – the set deserves better packaging than the simple album.

Mintage Information: Franklin Mint

No.
Metal
Mintage
Size
Weight Each
Weight Set
Issue Price Each
Issue Price Set
Year Issued
1-38
Gold on Sterling Silver
2173
45mm
1.25 oz
47.5 oz
$18
$684
1971-74
1-38
Sterling Silver
3287
45mm
1.25 oz
47.5 oz
$12
$456
1971-74
1-38
Sterling Silver
NA
32mm
$19.50
$741
1979-82

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