Medal - George III and Charlotte

€151,332.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1761
TypeSouvenir medals/Event souvenir
Composition(White metal)
Weight4.2 g
Diameter26 mm
Thickness1 mm
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
Notice
Reference(s) BHM#17, Eimer#691
Obverse descriptionConjoined uncrowned busts of George III and Queen Charlotte right. Lettering around
Obverse letteringGEORGIVS III ET CHARLOTTA REX ET REG
(Translation: George 3rd and Charlotte King and Queen)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionA view of London towards the north bank of the Thames with St. Paul`s Cathedral; behind a putti (flying winged cherub) holding an inscribed scroll, crowned conjoined hearts above. Lettering and Roman numeral date in exergue
Reverse letteringFELICITAS BRITANNIAE DIIS AUSPICIBUS MDCCLXI
(Translation: Pride of Britain Under the direction of the gods 1,000 + 500 + 200 + 50 + 10 + 1 = 1,761)
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1761  - -
Catalog ID7141094010
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