Silver Medal of George III of Great Britain, London, 1760–1820. 0000.999.32901

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Obverse: GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA - bust, r.

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Reverse: Lion, l., under tree, looking at hungry, snarling wolf, r.

Physical Description

Measurements
- Weight (in gr.): 64.614
- Diameter (in mm): 61.75
SerialNumber: 2000000

Typological Description

Object Type: Medal
Date Range: 1760 - 1820
Material: Silver
Authority
- Maker: Royal Mint of London
Obverse
- Portrait: George III of Great Britain

References

Citation: Stahl.Scully.23
Reference: Betts.535
Reference: Morin.300-2
Reference: Jamieson.11-13.fig.11
Reference: Adams.10.2

Administrative History

Identifier: 0000.999.32901
Lot: 0000.999
Department: Medals and Decorations
Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

Pierced and looped|Vertical rev. die crack through back of lion|-*-Possibly 1918.180.1 presented to the Great Grandfather of Dark Cloud of the Abenaki Tribe, St. Francis Reservation (also see 0000.999.32900)

Rights

CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
License: Public Domain Mark (images)
Rights: No Copyright - United States