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Great Britain - 1809

George III, 50th Year - white metal

Obverse
Obverse:
Cuirassed, draped bust of George III, bare head, right. GOD SAVE THE KING
Size:
42 mm.
Reverse
Reverse:
Inscription within closed wreath GRAND / NATIONAL / JUBILEE / OCT . 25 . 1809 ribbon entwined in wreath GIVE GOD PRAISEInscription within closed wreath GRAND / NATIONAL / JUBILEE / OCT . 25 . 1809 ribbon entwined in wreath GIVE GOD PRAISE
Legend:
THE 50 YEAR HE HAS GOVERN'D & PRESERVED AN AFFECTIONATE & LOYAL PEOPLE.

d'Essling:

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.

BHM:

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