1988 Translation Of The Bible Into Welsh William Morgan Silver Medal

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Buy a 1988 Welsh Bible Silver Medal

Commemorative silver medals celebrating 400 years since the first translation of the Bible into Welsh. 'Y Beibl cyssegr-lan' was the first complete translation of the Bible to be published in Welsh. It was translated by Bishop William Morgan and was published in 1588 during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. The first Welsh Bible was highly influential in the development of Welsh literature and is remembered with these anniversary medals made by the Royal Mint. From a limited edition of just 500, these Welsh Bible medals are struck in .925 sterling silver and come in a presentation box with a numbered certificate of authenticity.

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Portrait Of Bishop William Morgan

The obverse of these 1988 medals, designed by Frederick J. Mogford, features a portrait of The Right Reverend William Morgan holding a book. The inscription below reads 'YR ESGOB WILLIAM MORGAN'.

First Translation Of The Bible Into Welsh

The reverse shows a Bible bearing the anniversary dates (1588-1988) over a map of Wales with 'PEDWARCANMLWYDDIANT CYFIEITHU'R BEIBL I'R CYMRAEG' around the edge.

Struck In Sterling Silver

These commemorative medals, struck in 150 grams of solid .925 sterling silver, are hallmarked to the edge and measure 63 millimeters in diameter.

Royal Mint Commemorative Medal

The Royal Mint issued these 400th Anniversary of the First Welsh Bible Translation medals in 1988 in a limited edition of just 500. These pre-owned examples may show signs of tarnishing, typical of silver coins and medals.