Franklin Mint Shakespeare Medals

Rarity Guide

Rarity

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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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