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Country ** Exonumia ** (Tokens - United Kingdom)
Type: Token
Year: 1809
Mintage: unknown
Composition: Silvered Copper
Weight: 4.7 g
Diameter: 25 mm
Thickness: 0.9 mm
Grade: VF
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: Kettle# 27
Token to commemorate the Jubilee of George III, 25th October, 1809.
Obverse:
laureate head and ribbon in hair of King George facing right. Dates and legend around. Engraver's name under the king head.
Lettering:
1760 GEORGE THE III REIGNS 1809
Engraver: Kettle
Reverse:
Crown irradiated by the rays of the sun breaking through the clouds, lettering below.
Lettering:
LONG LIVE THE KING
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 : Kettle# 27
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces2...
Collection : Exonumia