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George III. 1760-1820. Silver Medal 1792, 60.42 g. Defeat of Sultan Tippoo. By C. H. Küchler. Bust, draped. CAR . MARCHIO CORNWALLIS STRATEGUS ACERRIMUS. Rv. Cornwallis standing before his aides, receives Sultan Tippoo who presents his two sons. FAS SIT PARCERE HOSTI. In exergue: SULTAN TIPPOO DEVICTO OBSIDES RECIPIT MDCCXCII. Plain edge. 47.6 mm. Eimer 845. BHM 363. Fast FDC / About Mint State. Feine Patina / Nicely toned.

Sultan Tippoo (also Tipu Sultan; 1 December 1751 - 4 May 1799) commonly referred to as Sher-e-Mysore or "Tiger of Mysore", was a ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore based in South India. He was a pioneer of rocket artillery, expanded the iron-cased Mysorean rockets and commissioned the military manual Fathul Mujahidin.

The economy of Mysore reached a zenith during his reign. He deployed rockets against advances of British forces and their allies during the Anglo-Mysore Wars, including the Battle of Pollilur and Siege of Srirangapatna. On 18 March 1792, Tipu agreed to the terms and signed the Treaty of Seringapatam, ending hostilities in the Third Anglo-Mysore War.