Marriage of King George III and Queen Charlotte.: CM.TR.2158-R

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Titles

Marriage of King George III and Queen Charlotte.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820)
Engraver: Kirk, John

Entities

British Isles

Categories

Medal

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1937) by Trinity College, Cambridge

Dating

Production date: AD 1761

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 37 mm Diameter 37 mm Weight 18.82 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Conjoined busts of George III and Queen Charlotte, facing right; He, laureate, hair long tied behind, in armour with lion's head on breast, mantle fastened on shoulder with brooch; she, hair diadem and drapery fastened in front with brooch.

Text: GEORGE III & CHARLOTTE KING & QUEEN.
Location: Obverse
Type: Design

Inscription present: Eros, standing, fanning flames of two hearts burning on an altar.

Text: THE FELICITY OF BRITAIN (in exergue) MARRIED SEPT. THE VIII MDCCLXI.
Location: Reverse
Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

A Catalogue of British Historical Medals, 1760-1960. Vol I: The Accession of George III to the Death of William IV page(s): 5

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.2158-R
Primary reference Number: 227916
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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            University of Cambridge}}

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