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King George III Enters the Fiftieth Year of His Reign. 1809.: CM.PG.20878-2006

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

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

Maker(s)

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

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Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1998-11-23) by Grierson, Philip, Prof.

Dating

Production date: AD 1809

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 42 mm Diameter 42 mm Weight 29.07 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 within closed wreath.

  • Text: GRAND NATIONAL JUBILEE OCT . 25 . 1809. (on ribbon entwined in wreath) GIVE GOD PRAISE (around) THE 50 YEAR HE HAS GOVERN'D & PRESERVED AN AFFECTIONATE & LOYAL PEOPLE.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.PG.20878-2006
Primary reference Number: 227981
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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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