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The Reform Bill. 1832.: CM.M.329-R

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Titles

The Reform Bill. 1832.

Maker(s)

Ruler: William IV (1830-37)
Engraver: Davis, J.

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1832

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 41 mm Diameter 41 mm Weight 22.4 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: British lion standing before rocks above medallion bearing the head of Thomas Attwood.

  • Text: THE PURITY OF THE CONSTITUTION (below) FOUNDER OF POLITICAL UNIONS THE PEACE & SAFETY OF THE KINGDOM.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Dove holding olive branch standing on fasces entwined with a snake, head of Earl Grey below.

  • Text: (on ribbon) UNITY LIBERTY PROSPERITY (above) POLITICAL UNION (below) THE REFORM BILL NOTHING LESS
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.329-R
Primary reference Number: 228091

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "The Reform Bill. 1832." Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/228091 Accessed: 2024-04-23 15:37:35

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