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Medal - George III Charles James Fox
1800 year| Bronze | - | 53 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Personality medals |
| Year | 1800 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 53 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#406523 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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Legend within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering: WITH LEARNING ELOQUENCE AND ZEAL HE MAINTAINS THE RIGHTS OF A FREE AND LOYAL PEOPLE 1800
Engraver: John Gregory Hancock
Comment
Brown: 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 practices of despotism. 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 Irish borough-holders.
