This impressive large medal commemorates Richard Cobden, one of the most important figures in nineteenth-century British political reform. Produced in Bois-Durci around 1850 and surviving in Extremely Fine condition, it has the kind of strong presence and historical interest that makes it especially appealing to collectors of political and reform medals.

The medal honours Richard Cobden’s role as a liberal politician, industrialist and leading free trade campaigner. He is closely associated with John Bright and the Anti-Corn Law League, and this piece reflects the significance of that movement in a direct and memorable way. With a diameter of 110 mm, it is a substantial medal that gives the subject real prominence, allowing the design to be appreciated fully.

For collectors, the use of Bois-Durci is an especially interesting feature. This material gives the medal a distinctive character and places it firmly among the more unusual commemorative pieces of the period. The size and format also make it stand out, while the historical subject gives it broad appeal to those interested in nineteenth-century politics, social reform and the story of free trade in Britain.

This is a medal that captures both a man and a movement. It offers a fine blend of political history, unusual material and strong visual impact, making it a rewarding addition to any collection of nineteenth-century medals or reform commemoratives.