Medal - George III Farming Monopolies, bronze

€406,526.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1800
TypeCommemorative medals/Satirical medal
CompositionBronze
Weight25.2 g
Diameter37 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
NoticeJohn Gregory Hancock
Reference(s) BHM#497, DH#239
Obverse descriptionA head wearing an inscribed band with distended mouth swallowing the earth around which is an inscription
Obverse letteringTHE UNCHARITABLE MONOPOLIZER MORE WAREHOUSE ROOM WHEAT IS BUT 22 SHILLINGS A BUSHEL TAKE NOT WHAT WAS MADE FOR ALL 1800 IN DISTRESS WILL STARVE THE POOR
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionEye of Providence and an inscription above gloved hand giving charity to receiving hands, etc
Reverse letteringTHE CHARITABLE HAND WELL DONE COME . ALL . YE . DISTRESSED
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverKempson & Son, Birmingham, United Kingdom (1796-1825)
Mintage1800  - -
Catalog ID1333438040
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