Britain - 1799 William Pitt Laudatory Medal
Offered is a 1799 bronze 52mm medal, struck by J.G. Hancock and Westwood's Mint, Birmingham as a laudatory commemorative for Prime Minister William Pitt, possibly on the occasion of his 40th birthday (Eimer912; BHM470). A large and pleasing piece despite some substantial rim bruises.
Obv: Bust of William Pitt facing left. Inscription: WILLIAM PITT APPOINTED FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY BY THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER DEC: 1783. Rev: Twelve line inscription surrounded by wreath. Inscription: WITH FORTITUDE WISDOM AND INTEGRITY HE SERVES A PROSPEROUS NATION AND A VIRTUOUS KING/ 1799 AGED 40. Edge: Plain.
Offered is a 1799 bronze 52mm medal, struck by J.G. Hancock and Westwood's Mint, Birmingham as a laudatory commemorative for Prime Minister William Pitt, possibly on the occasion of his 40th birthday (Eimer912; BHM470). A large and pleasing piece despite some substantial rim bruises.
Obv: Bust of William Pitt facing left. Inscription: WILLIAM PITT APPOINTED FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY BY THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER DEC: 1783. Rev: Twelve line inscription surrounded by wreath. Inscription: WITH FORTITUDE WISDOM AND INTEGRITY HE SERVES A PROSPEROUS NATION AND A VIRTUOUS KING/ 1799 AGED 40. Edge: Plain.
Offered is a 1799 bronze 52mm medal, struck by J.G. Hancock and Westwood's Mint, Birmingham as a laudatory commemorative for Prime Minister William Pitt, possibly on the occasion of his 40th birthday (Eimer912; BHM470). A large and pleasing piece despite some substantial rim bruises.
Obv: Bust of William Pitt facing left. Inscription: WILLIAM PITT APPOINTED FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY BY THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER DEC: 1783. Rev: Twelve line inscription surrounded by wreath. Inscription: WITH FORTITUDE WISDOM AND INTEGRITY HE SERVES A PROSPEROUS NATION AND A VIRTUOUS KING/ 1799 AGED 40. Edge: Plain.