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The Reform Bill. 1832.: CM.4000-1950

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Titles

The Reform Bill. 1832.

Maker(s)

Ruler: William IV (1830-37)
Engraver: Wyon, Benjamin

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Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1951-04-01) by Bunn, C.J.

Dating

Production date: AD 1832

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 51 mm Diameter 51 mm Weight 53.59 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Inscription within wreath, crown above, arms of the City of London below.

  • Text: REFORM IN THE REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE IN THE COMMONS HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT 1832.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Liberty, kneeling, handing scroll inscribed "REFORM" to Britannia. Plaque with head of William IV above tablet inscribed.

  • Text: GREY BROUGHAM ALTHORP RUSSELL (in exergue) 2ND & 3RD WILLIAM IV
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.4000-1950
Primary reference Number: 228096

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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