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King George III. Recovery from Illness. 1789.: CM.M.288-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

King George III. Recovery from Illness. 1789.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820)
Engraver: Hancock and Phipson

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1789

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 43 mm Diameter 43 mm Weight 37.29 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Hygeia standing, arms entwined by serpent, placing bowl on column in which hangs an oval medallion of George III, a young oak tree grows beside it.

  • Text: GEORGIO III OPTIMO PRINCIPI. (in exergue) 1789
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: A representation of Cheltenham well, a vase topping the lintel on either side.

  • Text: OB SALUTEM RESTAURATAM (in exergue) S . MOREAU ARBIT : ELEG : CHELTENHAM EXCUD . CUR : 1788
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.288-R
Primary reference Number: 227941
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019 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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "King George III. Recovery from Illness. 1789." Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/227941 Accessed: 2024-11-29 10:51:30

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