BHM #324 - 1789


Tribute to Charles James Fox (D & H 223 - Middlesex, Political and Social Series)

British Historical Medals 324 - 1789 British Historical Medals 324 - 1789
Obv. Similar to No. 323 but ALBIONS correctly spelt.
323: Draped bust of Charles James Fox bare head, facing, GLORY BE THINE INTREPID FOX / FIRM AS OLD ALBIENS BATTER'D ROCKS
Rev. Similar to No. 323 but inscription is within a wreath of oak and laurel.
323: RESISTLESS / SPEAKER / FAITHFUL GUIDE / THE COURTIER'S / DREAD / THE PATRIOTS / PRIDE
AE, Br. WM 34 manufactured by W. Lutwyche. AE RR; Br. RR; WM RR.
D. & H. Middx 223-25; E.P.M. 1891/5. BM; UM.
Edge: X MANUFACTURED BY W. LUTWYCHE BIRMINGHAM
 
Some specimens occur with an edge inscription in impressed capitals reading X MANUFACTURED BY W. LUTWYCHE BIRMINGHAM and are rarer than the examples without it. See also note to No. 323.
p. 76, British Historical Medals 1760-1960 Volume 1.
D & H 223 - Charles James Fox
O: Similar, ALBIONS correctly spelt.
R: The letters rather smaller, and a wreath of oak and laurel added.
E:
A. 147
MANUFACTURED BY W. LUTWYCHE BIRMINGHAM. X . X .