Robert Owen: CM.218-1975

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 44.7 mm Diameter 44.7 mm Weight 41.76 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Robert Owen bare head facing left

• Text: ROBERT OWEN Below: BORN AT NEWTON NORTH WALES, MAY 14.1771.
• Location: Obverse
• Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription

• Text: RATIONAL RELIGION CONSISTS IN THE KNOWLEDGE THAT THE CHARACTER OF MAN IS FORMED FOR HIM BY THE POWER WHICH CREATES HIS ORGANISATION & BY THE EXTERNAL CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH EXIST AROUND HIM FROM HIS BIRTH ESPECIALLY BY THE SOCIETY WITH WHICH HE ASSOCIATES: IN HAVING CHARITY, IN CONSEQUENCE OF THIS KNOWLEDGE OF HUMAN NATURE FOR THE CONVICTIONS, FEELING, & CONDUCT, OF THE HUMAN RACE; & IN PROMAIG TO THE UTMOST IN OUR POWER THE WELL BEING & HAPPINESS OF EVERY MAN, WOMAN, & CHILD WITHOUT REGARD TO THEIR CLASS, SECT, PARTY, COUNRY, OR COLOUR.
• Location: Reverse
• Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

• A Catalogue of British Historical Medals, 1760-1960. Vol I: The Accession of George III to the Death of William IV page(s): 378

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.218-1975
Primary reference Number: 228782
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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