BHM #1442 - 1830

Earl Grey Appointed Prime Minister
British Historical Medals 1442 - 1830 British Historical Medals 1442 - 1830
Obv. Bare head of Earl Grey, left.
Above: BRITONS BE TRVE TO YOUR KING
Below: . EARL GREY .
Rev. The Duke of Wellington trampling on the British lion. BY TRAMPLING ON LIBERTY I LOST THE REINS . 1830 .
Br. 22 by ? Br. CC.
AM; BM; BMAG; ML; NMW. E.P.M. 1891/399.
 
This medal is indicative of the unpopularity of the Duke of Wellington who, as Prime Minister, refused to sanction Parlimentary Reform. He was forced to resign and Grey succeeded him in 1830. See also note to No. 508.
British Historical Medals 1760-1960 Volume I, p.349
 
This may be a variant of 1442 or actually be 1443. No. 1443 has the traditional spelling of "TRUE", as does this example. But the description of the obverse says "Draped bust of Earl Grey, bare head, facing". This head does not appear draped and 'facing' implies three-quarter or full face.
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