GREAT BRITAIN. William Pitt. Silver. 72.67 gm. 49 mm. By T. Wyon Jr. Manchester Pitt Club. 1813. Bareheaded bust of William Pitt left; RT HONORABLE WILLIAM PITT around, MANCHESTER PITT CLUB 1813 below / "Pitt arousing the Genius of Britain to resist the demons of Anarchy who have overthrown Religion and Royalty. A group of Virtues left, await the result. In exergue: HIMSELF AN HOST." (BHM description). BHM 771 ("frequently found in a glazed case with loop for suspension"–the silver loop/bow is on a swivel). Eimer 1039. Mint State; as issued with attractive frosted design elements.

The huge historic challenge for William Pitt the Younger as Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Exchequer was the war with France and Napoleon, a challenge he met with efficiency and positive effect.