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Coronation 1714.: CM.M.241-R

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Titles

Coronation 1714.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George I (1714-27)
Engraver: Croker, John

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Description

This is the official medal struck for distribution amongst the officers of state and spectators of the splendid ceremony of the coronation.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1714

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 35 mm Diameter 35 mm Weight 15.64 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of George I, facing right, laureate, hair long, in scale armour with straps on the shoulder and mantle looped on the shoulder.

  • Text: GEORGIVS . D . G . MAG . BRI . ET . HIB . REX. (below) I. C.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: The King, in royal robes, seated, in a shell-formed chair, is crowned by Britannia, holding her spear and shield.

  • Text: INAVGVRAT . XX . OCT . MDCCXIIII.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.241-R
Primary reference Number: 227783

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Coronation 1714." Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/227783 Accessed: 2024-05-04 09:36:41

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