Coronation of King George III and Queen Charlotte 1761.: CM.TR.2159-R

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 34 mm Diameter 34 mm Weight 20.51 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Laureate, cuirassed, draped bust of George III, facing right, epaulettes to armour.

• Text: GEORGIVS . III . D . G . M . BRI . FRA . ET . HIB . REX . F . D.
• Location: Obverse
• Type: Design

Inscription present: Britannia standing regarding the King holding crown above his head. King seated upon a throne garnished with a lion facing right, orb to right.

• Text: PATRIAE . OVANTI. (in exergue) CORONAT . XXII . SEPT CI?I?CCLXI.
• 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): 8

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.2159-R
Primary reference Number: 227917
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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