George III - Grand Jubilee Medal 1809 UK - by Kettle

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain
King George III (1760-1820)
Type: Token / Medal
Year: 1809
Mintage: unknown
Composition: Copper
Weight: 4.8 g
Diameter: 25 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Grade: VF25
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: Kettle# ?

Medal to commemorate the Jubilee of George III, the 25th October 1809.

Obverse: 
Laureate bust to right of George III. Legend around and engraver's name under the truncation.

Lettering:
1760 GEORGE THE III REIGNS 1809
Kettle

Engraver: Kettle & Sons.

Reverse:
Crowned sword and sceptre, entwined with ribbon inscribed:
50 K & S

Lettering:
Nation Jubilee of George III
50 K & S

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.

Collezione : Exonumia