George III - Jubilee of his reign - 1809

Side 1: GOD SAVE THE KING.
On the edge of the arm: HALLIDAY F.

Side 2: Around: IN COMMEMORATION OF GEORGE III KING OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND .:. 25 OCTOBER 1809 .:.
In the field:HAVING THIS DAY / COMMENCED THE 50TH / YEAR OF HIS REIGN, / BELOVED BY HIS PEOPLE; / HIS ACTIONS THE GLORY / OF ALL HIS SUBJECTS; / AND THE VENERATION / OF ALL THE WORLD

BHM 642

Mm. 48 - White metal

Engraver:T. Halliday

British Historical Medals - 642 - KING GEORGE III ENTERS THE FIFTIETH YEAR OF HIS REIGN
AR, AE, WM, WM gilt, WM bronzed 48 by T. Halliday
Obv. Cuirassed, draped bust of George III bare head right. GOD SAVE THE KING.
Rev. IN COMMEMORATION OF GEORGE III KING OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND .:. 25 OCTOBER 1809 .:. Inscription in centre enclosed by circle of a snake biting its own tail. HAVING THIS DAY / COMMENCED THE 50TH / YEAR OF HIS REIGN, / BELOVED BY HIS PEOPLE; / HIS ACTIONS THE GLORY / OF ALL HIS SUBJECTS; / AND THE VENERATION / OF ALL THE WORLD
AR N; AE R; WM C; WM gilt R; WM bronzed R.
Fi. 449
AM; BM; BMAG; FM; NMA; NMI.
This medal frequently occurs encircled in a brass ring with a loop for suspension. There is a specimen in silver bearing hallmarks dating it to 1809 in the Ashmolean Museum. See also note to N°. 641.

 

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