BHM #1307 - 1827

Death of George Canning
British Historical Medals 1307 - 1827 British Historical Medals 1307 - 1827
Obv. Draped bust of George Canning, bare head left. RT. HON. GEORGE CANNING . M. P.

 
Rev. Weeping willow over funerary urn on plinth inscribed BORN 1771 / DIED / AUG 8 1827
Around: THE FRIEND OF RATIONAL FREEDOM.
Br. 24 by ? Br. C.
AM; BM; BMAG; NMI; NMW; UM. E.P.M. 1888/272 & 73.
 
Grueber states that this piece was engraved by Ingram and made for sale upon the streets. See also notes to Nos. 1198 and 1299.
p. 318, British Historical Medals 1760-1960 Volume 1.