Today Support Us

Lift closure

The museum’s main lift will be closed for necessary maintenance from Tues 28 May to Mon 3 June 2024, affecting lift access to Gallery Two.

Our smaller lift allows access to Gallery One.

Find out more about access at PHM

Back

"token & political & anti-Thomas Paine & 1796" [NMLH.1991.91.6]

[click anywhere to close]

[Click to enlarge]

Catalogue Number
NMLH.1991.91.6

Object Name
Token

Title
NOTED ADVOCATES FOR THE RIGHTS OF MAN 1796/ A WAY TO PREVENT KNAVES GETTING A TRICK

Place
England & UK

People
Paine, Thomas

Date
1796

Description
obverse: feature: 3 men hanging gallow

Despite being revered within radical circles, many hated Paine. There was a concerted government effort to undermine him. These medals show Paine and supporters being hung.

(OSP script)

Multimedia

Which radical figure are you most like?

Are you more independent or community-focused? Experimental or measured? Prefer work or play?

Take our quick quiz to find out which radical you are! At the end we’ll offer you access to our free e-newsletter which matches your interests to what’s on at PHM.

Take the quiz

Website by Powered By Reason

We use cookies on our website to provide you with a better experience. See our privacy policy for further information. OK