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Great Britain - 1788

King George III: Visit to Cheltenham

Obverse:

Similar to No. 271.
271:
Laureate head of George III right.

Legend:

GEORGIVS . III . DEi . GRATIA.

Size:

22.2 mm.

Edge:

Scalloped.

Reverse:

Crowned spade-like shield.

Legend:

CHELTENHAM . JULY . 12 . 1788.

Vern's Comments:

As part of his "Hey look, I'm not crazy Tour" George III made a stop in Cheltenham.

England — Gloucestershire

D & H 74 — Cheltenham

O: Bust as before, with C . I . under it, the Iast I between the two laurel leaves.

A. 47

R: Similar to last.

E: Scalloped.

SMALL FARTHING SIZE, Scalloped Edges.

BHM:

N^o. 272
Br. silvered 27 by variously, J. Davies; Wilmore, Alston & Co.; C. James; I.B. and I.H. & Co.

Br. silvered C.
D. & H. Glos. 68-77.
BM; NMW.

The edge of this piece is scalloped. This medal also occurs in brass and brass silvered measuring 22mm. In addition there are several minor die varieties. See also note to No. 271.

British Historical Medals, p. 65

King George III: Visit to Cheltenham