George 111 Coronation Medal
George 111 Coronation Medal, silver medal, 1761, by L. Natter, laureate draped bust of George 111 profile right, rev. Britannia prepares to crown George, PATRIAE OVANTI CORON XX11. SEP. MDCCLX1, (FOR HIS REJOICING COUNTRY CROWNED 22 SEPTEMBER 1761). 34 mm, (BHM. 23). A small gauge to the right of the bust and a knick on the edge on the obverse, very fine. £185.00
The official coronation medal.
Eight hundred of these medals were distributed on Coronation Day. The Gentleman's Magazine for 1761 records that the Treasurer of the Household threw the medals amongst the congregation during the Homage.
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