BHM #653 - 1809

King George III Enters the Fiftieth Year of His Reign

British Historical Medals 653 - 1809

British Historical Medals 653 - 1809

Obv.	Cuirassed, draped bust of George III, bare head, right. GOD SAVE THE KING

Rev.	Inscription within closed wreath GRAND / NATIONAL / JUBILEE / OCT . 25 . 1809 ribbon entwined in wreath GIVE GOD PRAISE
Around:	THE 50 YEAR HE HAS GOVERN'D & PRESERVED AN AFFECTIONATE & LOYAL PEOPLE.

AR, AE, AE gilt, WM 42 by T. Wyon Sr.

AR R; AE R; AE gilt N; WM C.

AM; BM; BMAG; FM; NMA; NMW; RC; V. & A.

Fi. 450, 51 & 52.


This piece is frequently pierced and very occasionally found with a piece of blue ribbon attached. See also note to No. 641.
From British Historical Medals, Volume 1, p. 160

d'Essling - 1265 Cinquantenaire de règne de Georges d'Angleterre.
GOD SAVE THE KING. Son buste drapé et cuirassé à dr.	R. Legende. Dans une couronne de chêne: GRAND NATIONAL JUBILEE OCT. 25 . 1809.
Br. doré. 43 mm. Trou de suspension.