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King George III Preserved From Assassination. 1800.: CM.275-1989

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Titles

King George III Preserved From Assassination. 1800.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820)
Engraver: Kuchler, C. H.

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1989-07-05) by Anonymous

Dating

Production date: AD 1800

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze gilding Diameter (min) 48 mm Diameter 48 mm Weight 54 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Cuirassed and draped bust of George III, bare head, facing left.

  • Text: GEORGIVS III . D : G . MAGN . BRIT . FR . ET . HIB . REX. (below bust) C. H. KUCHLER . F.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Smoke and flames arising from an altar inscribed "D. O. M." Eye of Providence above.

  • Text: REGE INCOLUMI POPULUS LAETUS (in exergue) A SICARIO SERVATUS MAI . XV . MXCCC.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.275-1989
Primary reference Number: 227951
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Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 16 September 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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