Medal of George II of Great Britain, Great Britain, 1760–1760. 2006.33.10

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Obverse: GEORGIUS.II.D.G.MAG. BR.FR.ET HIB.REX - Draped bust of George II, l.
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Reverse: TRIUMPHA UBIQUE - Winged Victory, seated l.upon cannon on pedestal supporting trophy of standards and weapons, inscribing shield ASIA/ AFRICA/ AMERI/ EUR; behind, a pyramid decorated with laurels and medallion of GU: PITT DICTATOR : with bust r.; Fame at l., with trumpet, removes curtain from medallion; the pedestal is inscribed, NATUS : 10 NOV : 1683/ COR : 22 OCT : 1727/ OBIT 25 OCT : 1760, and bears skull encircled by roses and thistles

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 39.73
    • Diameter (in mm): 40.5

Typological Description

References

  • Citation: Stack's Public Auction Sale, May 23, 2006, Lot #94, p. 38
  • Reference: Betts.427
  • Reference: MI.454

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 2006.33.10
  • Lot: 2006.33
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • John J. Ford, Jr., coll.
    • Glendining's sale of March 16, 1989, Lot #596b

Description

612.2 gns. The obverse of this medal was cut by Dassier in 1731 as the "Dedicatory medal" of his series of the English sovereigns and struck with another reverse die. The present reverse was cut after the king's death.

Rights

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