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There are three coins in this collection issued in 2016 to mark the 400th anniversary of the death of playwright William Shakespeare. Each coin represents a different part of Shakespeare's work.

 

The comedies coin displays a marotte and jester’s hat.

The edge reads: ALL THE WORLDS A STAGE

 

The next coin represents history related plays and shows a crown and sword.

The edge reads: THE HOLLOW CROWN

 

The final coin represents Shakespeare's works on tragedy and shows a skull and a rose.

The edge reads: WHAT A PIECE OF WORK IS A MAN

2016 Shakespeare Collection

£4.65Price
  • Comedy - 4,355,000

    History - 4,615,000

    Tragedy - 5,695,000

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