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England - 1789

George III Recovers his Health

Obverse:

Laureate head of George III right, hair tied behind, dividing G-III

Legend:

GOD SAVE THE KING

Exergue:

1788

Size:

30 mm.

Reverse:

Sun with rays above shield of the City of London upon crossed sword and sceptre within branches. VISITED S^T PAULS

Exergue:

23 APRIL . / 1789.

England — Middlesex

D & H 176 — National Series

O: Laureate bust to right between G III 1788. GOD SAVE THE KING.

A. 105

R: Rays of sun over the arms of London, supported by the sword and mace. VISITED ST PAULS . 23 APRIL 17

No. 176 struck in gold, silver, copper and white metal; and 177 in silver, copper, copper gilt and white metal.

BHM:

AV, AR, AE, WM, 30 by C. James.
AV RRRR; AR RRR; AE R; WM R. - D. & H. Middx. 176; Fi. 409; Hr. 4587.
AM; BM; HC(c); NMW.

The King's health began to improve from the middle of January 1789 and on the 27th February the London Gazette announced that no further bulletins on the King's health would be issued. On the 10th March Parliament presented congratulatory addresses to the King on his recovery and the nation celebrated his return to health with enthusiasm. The 14th March saw the King's return to Windsor and large cheering crowds turned out to witness his progress. Thursday, 23rd April was appointed by royal proclamation to be observed as a day of general thanksgiving. The King, the Queen and the Royal family, both Houses of Parliament and the corporation of London attended a service in St Paul's Cathedral. A complete description of the church service and processions is in the Gentleman's Magazine for 1789 pp. 366-70 and 459. See also note to No. 278.

British Historical Medals 1760-1960 Volume I, p. 70