Medal - Preliminaries of the Peace of Amiens

€151,348.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1802
TypeCommemorative medals/Achievement medal
CompositionSilver plated bronze
Weight26.19 g
Diameter38 mm
Thickness3 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
NoticeJohn Gregory Hancock
Reference(s) BHM#538, Laidlaw#0565
Obverse descriptionA central draped figure of Religion, cross and palm in left hand, right hand raised in praise, radiant sun above. Lower left St. Paul’s Cathedral, lower right, a shield bearing the image of King George III. Lettering around and in exergue
Obverse letteringWE PRAISE THEE O GOD I · G · H THANKSGIVING JUNE · I ·
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionIn front of altar, winged Peace on left, holding in left hand olive branch and scroll, right hand clasping outstretched right arm of kneeling crowned female figure on right. Lettering around, date and initials in exergue
Reverse letteringMY SOUL DOTH MAGNIFY THE LORD OCTO 1 1801 MARCH · 27 · 1802 K & K
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverKempson & Son, Birmingham, United Kingdom (1796-1825)
Mintage1802  - -
Catalog ID4776826980
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