Great Britain Medal 1839 Award for Young People for Perseverance in Industry, Courtesy and Integrity. XF-AU

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1839, Great Britain. Perseverance in Industry, Courtesy and Integrity. Bronze Presentation Medal.

Mint Year: 1839
Medallist: T. Halliday
References: Forrer II, 390, D & W 278/555.
Condition: Minor scratches and deposits, otherwise XF-AU!
Denomination: Award Medal - Issued by a Mr Walter Hawkins of Kensington to Encourage Young People in Perseverance in Industry, Courtesy and Integrity.
Material: Bronze
Weight: 93.44gm
Diameter: 58mm



Obverse: Three historical scenes showing a Socrates’ Defense Speech at His Trial at the theatre at Athens (above), Socrates in prison refusing the help to escape (left below) and Demosthenes Practising Oratory at the sea-shore. Date (1839) and medallist´s signature (T. HALLIDAY) in exergue.

Reverse: Legend in four lines above individual numeral (192). Initials of Walter Hawkins (W.H.) above, legend around. All within classical greek pattern border.
Legend: W.H. / TO ENCOURAGE A STEADY PRESERVERANCE IN / INDUSTRY COURTESY AND INTEGRITY (192)





This medal, struck by T. Halliday, was believed to have been issued by a Mr Walter Hawkins of Kensington, for presentation to young men starting out in life.




Walter Hawkins (1787 – 27 January 1862) was a British ship and insurance broker, antiquarian and numismatist, based in the City of London.

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