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King George III Enters the Fiftieth Year of His Reign. 1809.: CM.M.300-R

Object information

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Titles

King George III Enters the Fiftieth Year of His Reign. 1809.

Maker(s)

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

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1809

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 48 mm Diameter 48 mm Weight 44.09 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Cuirassed, draped bust of George III bare head, facing right.

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

Inscription present: Inscription.

  • Text: IN COMMEMORATION OF GEORGE III KING OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND . 25 OCTOBER 1809 . (in centre) HAVING THIS DAY COMMENCED THE 50TH YEAR OF HIS REIGN, BELOVED BY HIS PEOPLE; HIS ACTIONS THE GLORY OF ALL HIS SUBJECTS; AND THE VENERATION OF ALL THE WORLD.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.300-R
Primary reference Number: 227967
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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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