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King George III. Recovery from Illness. 1789.: CM.2123-1939

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

King George III. Recovery from Illness. 1789.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820)

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1939-10-14) by Gatty, H. P. W.

Dating

Production date: AD 1789

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 45 mm Diameter 45 mm Weight 16.45 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Laureate head of George III, facing left, draped and in armour.

  • Text: G III D
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription.

  • Text: Vox Populi God Save the King. (in exergue) 1789
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.2123-1939
Primary reference Number: 227940
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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) "King George III. Recovery from Illness. 1789." Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/227940 Accessed: 2024-11-21 21:44:21

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