Token in copper
- Made:
- 1791 in Birmingham
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Token in copper, 33mm diameter. Known as "Sedition Penny". Issued by the Anti-Republican Party in Birmingham, July 14 1791. obverse: Figure of Monster, with flag of Faction; "Our food is Sedition". Reverse: "Nourished toTorment"; Snake in grass intended for Joseph Priestley. The circulation of these much incensed the feeling against Priestley which culminated in the destruction of his house by the mob (ex-Gabb, NMM, V.68)
Details
- Category:
- Coins, Medals & Tokens
- Object Number:
- 1993-1355
- Materials:
- copper
- Measurements:
-
diameter: 2 x 33 mm
- type:
- token
- credit:
- National Maritime Museum
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