Medal - George III - Preserved from assassination

€151,324.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1800
TypeCommemorative medals/Event medal
Composition(White metal)
Weight
Diameter38.4 mm
Thickness2.2 mm
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
NoticePeter Kempson
Reference(s) BHM#486
Obverse descriptionAn angel (Providence) kneeling on a cloud, holding (right hand) a plaque bearing the portrait of the king, and (left hand) protecting it from a shivered arrow by a shield. Lettering above
Obverse letteringGOD SAVE THE KING PK
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionThe British Crown, below radiant beams of glory, in the centre of a wreath of laurel, entwined with an inscribed ribbon. Lettering above
Reverse letteringPRESERVED FROM ASSASSINATION GOD GIVE PRAISE MAY 15 1800
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1800  - -
Catalog ID5348666150
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