Medal - George III Theatre Royal

€406,844.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1808
TypeCommemorative medals/Inauguration medal
CompositionBronze
Weight
Diameter91 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticePeter Rouw
Reference(s) BHM#638
Obverse descriptionBare head of George, Prince of Wales, right
Obverse lettering
Obverse script
Reverse descriptionLegend
Reverse letteringGEORGIUS . PRINCEPS . WALLIARUM . THEATRI . REGIS . INSTAURANDI . AUSPICIIS . IN . HORTIS . BENEDICTINIS . LONDINI . FUNDAMENTA . SUA . MANU . LOCAVIT . MDCCCVIII.
(Translation: George, Prince of Wales with his own hand laid the foundation stone of the theatre to the established under royal patronage in Covent Garden in London 1808.)
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1808  - - 25
Catalog ID5600135130
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