Judaica / Zionism - England, Memorial Medal for Lord George Gordon, Late 18th Century

Judaica / Zionism - England, Memorial Medal for Lord George Gordon, Late 18th Century A historical copper medal commemorating Lord George Gordon, a controversial British-Jewish figure remembered for his political activism, defiance of authority, and conversion to Judaism. Gordon was imprisoned in Newgate Prison for his radical political activities and died there in 1793. Medals and tokens bearing his likeness are highly sought after among collectors of both Judaica and British political tokens. Obverse: Profile portrait of Lord George Gordon wearing a wide-brimmed hat, with inscription: "GEO GORDON DIED IN NEWGATE" and the year: "1793" Reverse: A symbolic winged staff crowned at the top, accompanied by the powerful motto: "WE WERE BORN FREE AND WILL NEVER DIE SLAVES" A classic libertarian slogan characteristic of late 18th-century political protest tokens. This piece belongs to the class of Conder Tokens, privately issued political or social commentary pieces circulated in England during that era. Medals associated with Gordon are rare and hold strong crossover appeal between Judaica collectors and political token collectors. Weight: 11.161 Diameter: 30 mm