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King George III Recovery from Illness: CM.M.1-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

King George III Recovery from Illness

Maker(s)

Engraver: Droz, Jean Pierre

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1917) by Ratley, William

Dating

Production date: AD 1789

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 34.5 mm Diameter 34.5 mm Weight 18.79 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Laureate head George III facing right

  • Text: GEORGIUS III.DE.GR.MA.BR.FR.ET HI.REX.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: An altar on which burns a sacrificial fire, entwined with a snake; olive branch and a globe below.

  • Text: FELICTAS PUBLICA In exergue: SAL.REG. REST.1789.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.1-R
Primary reference Number: 229134
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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

Citation for print

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "King George III Recovery from Illness" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/229134 Accessed: 2024-11-15 05:27:21

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