Medal - William IV Reform Bill, William IV, bronze

Location United Kingdom
Year 1832
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Bronze
Weight
Diameter 45 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) BHM#1585
Obverse description Head of William IV, right. Inscription within a small circle. The remaining area divided into three segments containing a legend
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering THE REFORM BILL PASSED THE COMMONS MARCH 23 THE LORDS JUNE 4 RECD. THE ROYAL ASSENT JUNE 7.1832 56 BOROUGHS DISFRANCHISED 30 OLD BOR. TO RETURN 1 MEM. EA. 22 NEW BOR. TO RET. 2 MEM. EA. 21 NEW BOR. 1 MEM. EA. THE ELECTIVE FRANCHISE VESTED IN FREEHOLDERS COPYHOLDERS OF f 10 P . AN . LEASEHOLDERS £30 P . AN. HOUSEHOLDERSs. £10 P . AN. WILLIAM IV KING OF GT. BRITAIN
Reverse description Allegorical figure of Patriotism standing on a cloud spearing Corruption at her feet
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering THE GENIUS OF PATRIOTISM DRIVES CORRUPTION FROM THE CONSTITUTION MDCCCXXXII
Mintage
Numisquare ID 1812572980
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