Record

RefNoM/190
LevelItem
TitlePitt, William, 1st Earl of Chatham and Viscount Pitt
DescriptionObverse: bust of Pitt, left profile, hair short, neck bare. Reverse: a wreath of oak leaves
InscriptionContentObverse: WILLIAM PITT APPOINTED FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY AND CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER DEC: 1793.
Reverse: WITH FORTITUDE WISDOM AND INTEGRITY HE SERVES A PROSPEROUS NATION AND A VIRTUOUS KING 1799 AGED 40.
ObjectNameMedal
MaterialsBase metal
Dimensions53 mm diameter
AccessStatusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA6430Pitt; William (1708 - 1778); 1st Earl of Chatham and Viscount Pitt1708 - 1778
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