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Sir Rowland Hill Medal Penny Post
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1881 |
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| Reference(s) | BHM#3109 |
| Obverse description | Left-facing bust of Sir Rowland Hill in high relief occupying the central field, set within a beaded inner border. The surrounding legend reads his title and role as founder of the Penny Postage, with the date 1840. The engraver's signature H.B. SALE.F appears at the base of the truncation. The medal has a suspension hole pierced at the top. |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | . BORN AT KIDDERMINSTER 1795. BURIED IN WESTMINSTER ABBEY 1879 . STATUE UNVEILED AT KIDDERMINSTER BY THE MAVORESS MRS H.R. WILLIS JUNE 22ND 1881 FLORET * DEO IUVANTE ARTE ET INDUSTRIA (Translation: With God`s help, it flourishes by art and industry.) |
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