Historical Objects / Medals

Collection of Tyler Yates

Death of John Philip Kemble

Engraver:
J. Warwick
Year:
1821
Country:
Great Britain
Diameter:
41 mm
Obverse:
Bust of John Philip Kemble facing right.
IOHN PHILIP KEMBLE.
I. WARWICK.
Reverse:
Inscription in three lines. This was taken from his last performance Corilanus.
THOU LAST OF ALL THE ROMANS FARE THEE WELL.
References:
BHM 1210

John Philip Kemble (1 February 1757 – 26 February 1823) was an English actor. Kemble took his final leave of the stage in the part of Coriolanus on 23 June 1817.

This medal likely was plated in silver at some point after being minted.