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Coronation of King George III and Queen Charlotte 1761.: CM.M.280-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Coronation of King George III and Queen Charlotte 1761.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820)
Engraver: Ward, T

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1761

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 38 mm Diameter 38 mm Weight 18.26 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Conjoined bust of George III and Queen Charlotte, facing left.

  • Text: GEO & CHARLOTTE . CROWND . SEPTEM .. 22 . 1761.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Britannia seated.

  • Text: SOVEREIGNS & SUBIECTS UNITE TO GLORY . IN . ME.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.280-R
Primary reference Number: 227920
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Audit data

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

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Coronation of King George III and Queen Charlotte 1761." Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/227920 Accessed: 2024-11-25 00:44:03

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{{cite web|url=https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/227920 |title=Coronation of King George III and Queen Charlotte 1761. |author=The Fitzwilliam Museum|accessdate=2024-11-25 00:44:03|publisher=The University of Cambridge}}

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