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Centenary of the Union of England and Scotland. 1807.: CM.266-1963

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Titles

Centenary of the Union of England and Scotland. 1807.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820)
Engraver: Wyon, Thomas

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1963-04-25) by Wyon, E. M., Mrs.

Dating

Production date: AD 1807

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 83 mm Diameter 83 mm Weight 164.25 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Conjoined heads of Queen Charlotte and George III, facing left, she diademed, he laureate.

  • Text: WITH GOD AND THE PEOPLE THE THRONE IS IMMORTAL. GEORGIVS III . ET . CHARLOTTA . REX ET REGINA BRITANNIARUM.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Allegorical figures of Hibernia, England and Scotia standing within closed oak wreath crossed arrows and date below.

  • Text: CONCORD IS THE SECURITY OF THE NATIONS.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.266-1963
Primary reference Number: 227978
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Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 16 September 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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