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King George III Enters the Fiftieth Year of His Reign. 1809.: CM.M.304-R

Object information

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Titles

King George III Enters the Fiftieth Year of His Reign. 1809.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820)
Engraver: Kempson, Peter

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1809

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 39 mm Diameter 39 mm Weight 22.02 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Conjoined, draped busts of Queen Charlotte and George III left, she diademed, he bare head.

  • Text: GEORGIUS III ET CHARLOTTE REX ET REGINA. (below) MDCCCIX.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription in oak wreath.

  • Text: GRAND NATIONAL JUBILEE (in centre) CELEBRATED OCT 25 AD 1809 IN COMMEMORATION OF THE ACCESSION OF HIS MAJESTY KING GEORGE THE THIRD TO THE THRONE OF THE IMPERIAL REALMS OF GREAT BRITAIN, AND IRELAND . OCT 25 1760.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.304-R
Primary reference Number: 227971
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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 Enters the Fiftieth Year of His Reign. 1809." Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/227971 Accessed: 2024-11-25 20:06:55

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