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King George III Preserved From Assassination. 1800.: CM.M.293-R

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Titles

King George III Preserved From Assassination. 1800.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820)
Engraver: Kempson, Peter

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1800

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 38 mm Diameter 38 mm Weight 17.83 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Crown below rays within a wreath entwined with a ribbon inscribed. "GOD GIVE PRAISE."

  • Text: PRESERVED FROM ASSASSINATION (below) MAY 15 1800
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Angel kneeling on a cloud holding a plaque bearing the portrait of the king and protecting it from an arrow by a shield.

  • Text: GOD SAVE THE KING.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.293-R
Primary reference Number: 227953

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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