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Death of King George III. 1820.: CM.M.311-R

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Titles

Death of King George III. 1820.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George IV (1820-30)
Engraver: Wyon, Thomas

Entities

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1820

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 40 mm Diameter 40 mm Weight 27.83 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Uniformed bust of George III, facing left, hair in queue.

  • Text: GEORGE III ASCENDED THE BRITISH THRONE OCT . 25 . 1760.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Elijah in fiery chariot ascending to heaven, people below.

  • Text: ENTER THOU INTO THE JOY OF THY LORD (in exergue) DIED JAN . 29 . 1820 AGED 81 YEARS.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.311-R
Primary reference Number: 228007

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Death of King George III. 1820." Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/228007 Accessed: 2024-05-02 20:19:28

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