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King George III Enters the Fiftieth Year of His Reign. 1809.: CM.TR.2166-R

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Titles

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

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820)

Entities

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Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1937) by Trinity College, Cambridge

Dating

Production date: AD 1809

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 35 mm Diameter 35 mm Weight 11.34 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: A crown in a wreath of oak.

  • Text: MAY A VIRTUOUS REIGN CONTINUE LONG AFTER A GLORIOUS PEACE BORN 4 JUNE 1738 MAY THE EMPIRE FLOURISH
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription.

  • Text: TO COMMEMORATE THE YEAR 1809 WHEN GEORGE THE III EMPEROR OF THE BRITISH ISLES ENTER'D THE 50TH.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.2166-R
Primary reference Number: 227982

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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