BHM #488 - 1800

Charles James Fox
British Historical Medals 488 - 1800 British Historical Medals 488 - 1800
Obv. Similar to No. 467.
467 - Draped bust of Charles James Fox, bare head three-quarter right. CHARLES JAMES FOX Below, in small capitals: BORN JANUARY 13 1749
Rev. Inscription in wreath WITH / LEARNING / ELOQUENCE / AND ZEAL / HE / MAINTAINS / THE RIGHTS / OF A FREE / AND LOYAL / PEOPLE / 1800
AE 53 by J. G. Hancock AE N; WM R.
E.P. 1891/98. AM; BM; BMAG; FM.
 
It is possible that this medal refers to Fox's opposition to the proposed union with Ireland. He declared that the union was an attempt to establish the principles and practises of depotism. Fox declined to attend any debates on the question in the House and roundly condemned the Irish policy of the government. In particular he strongly disapproved of the proposal to compensate the Irish borough-holders. See also note to No. 323.
from British Historical Medals, Volume I, p. 119