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A Selby Abbey 900th Anniversary Commemorative Medal, dated 1969. The silver-toned metal medallion is presented in a red fabric-covered hinged box with a cream satin-lined lid and black velvet-lined base. The lid interior is printed with “SELBY ABBEY 1069 – 1969.” The medallion’s obverse features a central crowned crest or coat of arms, surrounded by text including “WILLIAM I IS ROYAL PATRON,” “ELIZABETH II,” “APRIL 14TH 1069” and “APRIL 14TH 1969.” The reverse displays a stylized cross with “1069,” “1969,” “SELBY,” and “ABBEY” on its arms, incorporating a central emblem.
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