Methodism: A Cased White Metal Medal for the Death of Rev. John Wesley. 1791 by William Mainwaring. The case appears to be original to the medal and has an exterior of green Morocco leather. The interior with red velvet and a cushioned pink satin/silk.
The obverse shows a bust of John Wesley in ecclesiastical vestments facing right. The reverse shows a veiled figure standing mourning at an inscribed tomb below the legend of 'FOLLOW THOU ME'. The inscription on the tomb: 'IOANNES WESLEY OBIIT SECUNDO DIE MARTIS 1791 ANNO SU TATIS OCTO GESIMO OCTAVO' (John Wesley died the 2 March 1791, in the eighty eighth year of his age). 'HAVING DONE ALL IN MY POWER I ACCOUNT MY SELF AN UNPROFITABLE SERVANT'.
John Wesley, born 1703 died 1791, was an English cleric, theologian and evangelist. He was the leader of a revival movement within the Church of England known as Methodism. Wesley would travel and preach outdoors. Moving across Great Britain and Ireland, he helped form and organize small Christian groups. The societies he founded became the dominant form of the independent Methodist movement that continues to this day. Under Wesley’s direction, Methodists became leaders in many social issues of the day, including prison reform and the abolition of slavery.
In very good condition with some wear to the case exterior, as per the photographs.
Approximte cased weight is 21 grams.
Approximate medal diameter is 35 mm.