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Great Britain - 1827

Death of George Canning

Obverse
Obverse:
Similar to No. 1299.
1299: Draped bust of George Canning, bare head right.
Legend:
RT. HON. GEORGE CANNING: M.P.
Size:
26 mm.
Reverse
Reverse:
Inscription within open wreath BORN / 1771 / DIED / AUG . 8 . / 1827
Legend:
THE FRIEND OF CIVIL & RELIGIOUS FREEDOM.

BHM:

Br. 26 by T. Halliday.
Br. R.
BM; BMAG.

 
See notes to Nos. 1198 and 1299.
British Historical Medals 1760-1960 Volume 1, p. 317.