King George III Preserved From Assassination. 1800.: CM.16-1963

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

King George III Preserved From Assassination. 1800.

Maker(s)

Engraver: Kuchler, C. H.

Entities

English

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1963) by Perceval, Spencer George

Dating

Production date: AD 1800

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 48.2 mm Diameter 48.2 mm Weight 57.95 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Cuirassed draped bust of George III brae headed facing left

Text: GEORGIUS III.D: G.MAGN .BRIT.ER. ET HIB.REX.
Location: Obverse
Type: Design

Inscription present: Smoke and flames arising from altar inscribed D.O.M. eye of providence above

Text: Above: PERSPICIT ET PROTEGIT In exergue: A SICARIO SERVATUS MAI. XV. MDCCC.
Location: Reverse
Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

A Catalogue of British Historical Medals, 1760-1960. Vol I: The Accession of George III to the Death of William IV page(s): 118

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.16-1963
Primary reference Number: 229141
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 16 September 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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