Medal - George III Christchurch, silver

€406,797.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1805
TypeCommemorative medals/Inauguration medal
CompositionSilver
Weight
Diameter42 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticeThomas Webb
Reference(s) BHM#601
Obverse descriptionCuirassed, draped bust of George III right
Obverse letteringGEORGIUS III . D : G . BRITANNIARUM REX.F . D
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionView of Christchurch, Birmingham
Reverse letteringAED . XTI : LAP . PRIM : ANG : P : C : GEO III : FIDEI COLUMEN . PRAESIDIUM . DECUS BIRM : XI . CAL : AUG : MDCCCV
(Translation: The first cornerstone of Christchurch laid in the presence of George III, the support, defender and glory of the Faith)
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverThomason`s Manufactory, Birmingham, United Kingdom (1790-1849)
Mintage1805  - -
Catalog ID6668642920
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