Medal - George I Battle of Preston, silver

Location United Kingdom
Year 1715
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver
Weight 36.37 g
Diameter 46 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Eimer#476
Obverse description Laureate bust right
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering GEORGIVS . D : G : MAG : BR : FR : ET . HIB : REX . F : D.
Reverse description Two captives chained to base of pedestal decorated with military trophies
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering FIDES . MILITVM. REBELL : AD. PRESTON . CAPT : 13 . NOV : 1715.
(Translation: The fidelity of the army, the rebels taken at Preston, 13 Nov. 1715.)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 3944962550
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