Thomas Hardy (1752-1832), John Horne Tooke (1736-1812) and John Thelwell (1764-1834)
Category
Coins and medals
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal
Measurements
36 mm (Dia); 3 mm (D)
Order this imageCollection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 25973
Summary
Commemorative circular medal with three overlapping busts on obverse; T. HARDY / J H TOOKE / J THELWALL. On the reverse are two overlapping busts inscribed to one side with; V GIBBS. Above the heads in script; COUNSEL / T ERSKINE. Around the outside edge divided into three sections headings read; T HARDYS' / J H TOOKE'S Jury / T HELWELL Jury. The medal was struck to commemorate the acquittal of Thomas Hardy, John Horne Tooke (B A St John's 1758) and John Thelwall in 1794 who had been tried for high treason.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.