Historical Objects / Medals

Collection of Tyler Yates

The Reform Bill

Engraver:
B. Wyon
Year:
1832
Country:
Great Britain
Diameter:
51 mm
Obverse:
Liberty, kneeling, handing scroll inscribed 'REFORM' to Britannia who is wearing a helmet and holding a spear. On the ground are two more scrolls. Plaque with head of William IV above tablet.
WILLIAM THE FOURTH
GREY BROUGHAM ALTHORP RUSSELL
REFORM
MAGNA CHARTA
BILL OF RIGHTS
2ND. & 3RD. WILLIAM IV
B. WYON SC
Reverse:
Inscription within wreath. A crown at the top and the coat of arms of the City of London at the bottom.
REFORM IN THE REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE IN THE COMMONS HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT 1832
B WYON S
References:
BHM 1603

This medal is #3 in the City of London series. This is the silver variant.

The Representation of the People Act 1832 was an Act of Parliament of the United Kingdom that introduced major changes to the electoral system of England and Wales. It reapportioned constituencies to address the unequal distribution of seats and expanded franchise by broadening and standardising the property qualifications to vote.