Medal - Victoria Anti-Corn Law League, white metal

Location United Kingdom
Year 1840
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Pewter
Weight
Diameter 54 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) BHM#1972, Eimer#1406
Obverse description
A man standing on a rocky shore preventing a destitute family from reaching a moored boat laden with sacks
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
CORN MONOPOLY, A NATION`S CURSE. THOU HAST WITHHOLDEN BREAD FROM THE HUNGRY.
Reverse description
Men, women and children gathered on the shore while goods are being unloaded from a boat
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
FREE TRADE THE PEOPLE`S RIGHT`S
Mintage
Numisquare ID
8813563560
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