Medalet - George III Birmingham Riots, bronze

€406,086.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1791
TypeSouvenir medals/Event souvenir
CompositionBronze
Weight16.6 g
Diameter34 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) BHM#360, DH#34
Obverse descriptionMonstrous harpy with the features of Joseph Priestly, representing revolution, carrying a banner on which is a crown is deluged by drops of blood. Several offspring suckle at her breasts; one carries a scroll with an inscription; another has set off carrying a dagger and a burning brand
Obverse letteringOUR FOOD IS SEDITION
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionA snake in the grass appears beneath an inscription, with the date of the Birmingham Revolution dinner to which it clearly refers
Reverse letteringNOURISHED BY TORMENT JULY 14 1791
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1791  - -
Catalog ID2084331160
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