British Medals, Hanover. Matthew Boulton, manufacturer and founder of the Soho Mint. AE medal (41 mm, 35.81 g, 12 h). Dually dated August 17 and 24 1809. / MATTHEW BOULTON/ DIED AUGUST 17TH/ AGED 81 YEARS./ , in five lines / IN/ MEMORY/ OF HIS/ OBSEQUIES/ AUGST 24TH/ 1809, all within wreath. BHM 662; Eimer 1003. Good VF, scattered marks.
This medal was distributed to the mourners at Boulton's funeral, as well as to the workers in his manufactory