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Great Britain - 1800

Charles James Fox

Obverse:

Similar to No. 467.
467: Draped bust of Charles James Fox.

Legend:

CHARLES JAMES FOX

Exergue:

BORN JANUARY 13 1749

Size:

53 mm.

Reverse:

Inscription in wreath WITH / LEARNING / ELOQUENCE / AND ZEAL / HE / MAINTAINS / THE RIGHTS / OF A FREE / AND LOYAL / PEOPLE / 1800

BHM:

N^o. 488 CHARLES JAMES FOX
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