Medal - George III Obsequies for Watt, silver

€407,967.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1819
TypeCommemorative medals/Personality or portrait medal
CompositionSilver
Weight
Diameter45.5 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) BHM#984, Eimer#1116
Obverse descriptionFigure of James Watt seated holding a plan and a pair of dividers
Obverse letteringJAMES WATT Born 19 January 1736 Died 25 August 1819
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionCrossed caduceus and club on a shield within a garter
Reverse letteringHIS OBSEQUIES AT HANDSWORTH STAFFORDSHIRE INGENIO . ET . LABORE. SEPTR. 2. 1819.
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1819  - -
Catalog ID9359344540
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