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King George III. Recovery from Illness. 1789.: CM.M.286-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

King George III. Recovery from Illness. 1789.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820)
Engraver: Davies, J.

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given by Rattey, William

Dating

Production date: AD 1789

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 29 mm Diameter 29 mm Weight 7.59 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Laureate head of George III, facing right, hair tied behind.

  • Text: GEORGIVS REX.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription above branches of laurel and palm.

  • Text: LOST TO BRITANNIA'S HOPE, BUT TO HER PRAYERS RESTOR'D . 1789.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.286-R
Primary reference Number: 227937
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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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "King George III. Recovery from Illness. 1789." Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/227937 Accessed: 2024-03-28 09:03:50

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