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Coronation of King George III and Queen Charlotte 1761.: CM.2109-1939

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Coronation of King George III and Queen Charlotte 1761.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820)
Engraver: Pingo, Thomas

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1939-06-19) by Barron, E. Evelyn

Dating

Production date: AD 1761

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 41 mm Diameter 41 mm Weight 28.16 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped and cuirassed bust of George III, facing left.

  • Text: GEORGIVS . TERTIVS . REX.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Draped bust of Queen Charlotte, facing left, hair piled high.

  • Text: CHARLOTTA . BRITANNIAE . REGINA. (below) NUPT : SEP : VIII CORO : XXII MDCCLXI.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.2109-1939
Primary reference Number: 227919
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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