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George II. Counter.: CM.M.253-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

George II. Counter.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George II (1727-60)
Engraver: Croker, John

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1727

Components of the work

Object composed of brass (alloy) Diameter (min) 24 mm Diameter 24 mm Weight 3.2 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of George II, facing left, laureate, hair long, in armour and mantle.

  • Text: GEORG . II . D . G . MAG . BRI . FRA . ET . H . REX.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: The Royal arms within the Garter, crowned, and with supporters; below, on a scroll, the motto "DIEV ET MON DROIT".

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.253-R
Primary reference Number: 227829
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Tuesday 25 August 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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