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Country ** Exonumia ** (Medals - United Kingdom)
Type: Medal / Token
Year: 1809
Mintage: unknown
Composition: Silvered pewter
Weight: 27.5 g
Diameter: 42 mm
Thickness: 2.74 mm
Grade: XF/AU (hanging hole)
Shape: Round
References: Eimer# 993 / BHM# 653
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Medal commemorates the Jubilee of George III, 25th October, 1809.
Given by Mrs Glinn.
Obverse:
Bust of King George III in armour facing right. National anthem in big letters around. Bust signed T.W.
Lettering:
"GOD SAVE THE KING"
Engraver: Thomas Wyon
Reverse:
Lettering around and date on four linesin a large wreath of oak leaves bound with a ribbon.
Lettering around:
THE 50 YEAR HE HAS GOVERN’D & PRESERVED AN AFFECTIONATE & LOYAL PEOPLE.
in four lines:
GRAND / NATIONAL / JUBILEE / OCT 25. 1809,
Inscription in the ribbon :
GAVE / GOD / PRAISE.
Edge:
Smooth
Comment:
George III (George William Frederick) (1738– 1820) was King of Great Britain and King of Ireland from 25 October 1760 until the union of these two countries on 1 January 1801, after which he was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland until his death.
Reference : Eimer# 993 / BHM# 653
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces2...
Collection : Exonumia