Obverse description | Monstrous 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 lettering | OUR FOOD IS SEDITION |
Obverse script | Latin |
Reverse description | A snake in the grass appears beneath an inscription, with the date of the Birmingham Revolution dinner to which it clearly refers |
Reverse lettering | NOURISHED BY TORMENT JULY 14 1791 |
Reverse script | Latin |
Engraver | |
Mintage | 1791 - - |
Catalog ID | 4803544870 |
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