Medal - King George II - Coronation

€383,147.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1727
TypeCommemorative medals/Inauguration medal
CompositionSilver
Weight
Diameter35 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSmooth
Period
NoticeJohn Croker
Reference(s) Eimer#510
Obverse descriptionLaurete draped bust of King George II facing left
Obverse letteringGEORGIVS•II•D•G•MAG•BR•FR•ET•HIB•REX
(Translation: George II by the Grace of God King of Great Britain, France and Ireland)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionThe King seated on King Edward`s chair right, holding the sceptre and orb, being crowned by Britannia holding a cornucopia and leaning on the fasces.
Reverse letteringVOLENTES • PER • POPULOS CORON • XI • OCTOB • MDCCXXVII
(Translation: By a willing people Coronation 11 October 1727)
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverRoyal Mint (Tower of London), United Kingdom (1279-1810)
Mintage1727  - - 800
Catalog ID7616642500
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