MEDAL, George III Golden Jubilee

H1990.296

Issued on the Golden Jubilee of George III in the fiftieth year of his reign. Obverse bears the monarch's head in high relief and around it, "GOD SAVE THE KING". A laurel wreath encircles the reverse with a ribbon reading "GIVE / GOD / PRAISE". Within the wreath, "GRAND / NATIONAL / JUBILEE / OCT 25. 1809". Around the edge, "THE 50 YEAR HE HAS GOVERNED & PRESERVED AN AFFECTIONATE & LOYAL PEOPLE". Unlike H90.297, there is no maker's mark.

Department:

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number:	H1990.296
Accession Date:	19 Jul 1990

Material

Silver/Metal	Metal, possibly pewtered silver

Metal

Metal/Metal

Measurement

diameter	41mm

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