Successes of 1759.
Ruler: George II (1727-60)
Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown
Production date: AD 1759
Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 43 mm Diameter 43 mm Weight 33.17 g
Inscription present: Bust of George II, facing left, laureate, hair long, in armour, with star of the Garter, and ribband across the breast.
Inscription present: A shield bearing a reversed lily within a Garter, inscribed "PERFIDA EVERSA", supported by the Lion of England and the Horse of Hanover. On a band below is inscribed "W . PITT AUSP . GEO . II . PR . MI.", below this "MDCCLIX". Around are inscribed the successes of the year, with the names of the several commanders and the dates.
Accession number: CM.M.275-R
Primary reference Number: 227912
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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