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King George III. Recovery From Illness. 1801.: CM.M.295-R

Object information

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Titles

King George III. Recovery From Illness. 1801.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820)
Engraver: Hancock, John

Entities

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1801

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 38 mm Diameter 38 mm Weight 22.59 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of George III with short wig, facing right.

  • Text: GEORGIUS III . D : G : BRITANNIARUM REX . FIDE DEF.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Cherub kneeling by an altar on which the royal crown, holding aloft a light torch.

  • Text: THOU WILT PROLONG THE KINGS LIFE. (below) RECOVERED FROM ILLNESS MARCH 1801
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.295-R
Primary reference Number: 227957
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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. 1801." Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/227957 Accessed: 2024-03-28 10:33:32

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