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England - 1795

God Save the King

Obverse:

A crown, and the date 1795, encircled with the notes of "GOD SAVE THE KING."

Size:

30.3 mm.

Edge:

Plain rounded

Reverse:

The Prince of Wales's crest, within a double circle.

Legend:

W^M FORSTER, VIOLIN, TENOR, & VIOLONCELLO MAKER •
Inner legend: N.^o 348 STRAND LONDON.

England — Middlesex

D & H 302 — Forster`s

O: A crown, and the date 1795, encircled with the notes of

A. 217

R: The Prince of Wales's crest, within a double circle. WM • FORSTER • VIOLIN • TENOR • & VIOLONCELLO MAKER • NO• 348 STRAND LONDON.

E: Plain rounded

D&H Section Notes:
FORSTER'S - No. 302.
(D) T. Wyon. (M) Mynd.
The issuer came to London about 1759 ; he died in 1808. He was a famous musical instrument maker of his day. About 5,000 pieces were struck.

God Save the King