William Wilberforce MP for York: CM.M.3629-R

Current Location: In storage

Titles

William Wilberforce MP for York

Entities

English

Categories

Medal

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1807

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 35.6 mm Diameter 35.6 mm Weight 11.73 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Inscription

Text: Around: WILLIAM WILBERFORCE ESQR. Within: RETURNED TO THE BRITISH PARLIAMENT THE SIXTH TIME FOR THE COUNTY OF YORK JUNE 1807
Location: Obverse
Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription

Text: THE HERO OF FREEDOM THE PRIDE OF HIS COUNTRY AND ORNAMENT OF HUMAN NATURE Above: AFRICA REJOICE Below: YORKSHIRE-MEN HAVE ACTED INDEPENDENTLY
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): 153

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.3629-R
Primary reference Number: 228946
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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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