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George III. 1760-1820. Silver Medal 1761, 18.66 g. Coronation of George III. By L. Natter. Bust, laureate and armoured. GEORGIVS . III . D . G . M . BRI . FRA . ET . HIB . REX . F . D. Rv. The King enthroned, crowned by Britannia standing before him. PATRIAE . OVANTI. In exergue: CORONAT . XXII . SEPT . MDCCLXI. Plain edge. 34.4 mm. Eimer 694. BHM 24. Vorzüglich-FDC / About Uncirculated. Prachtvolle Erhaltung mit herrlicher Patina / Beautiful condition with magnificent patina.

The coronation of George III and his wife Charlotte as king and queen of Great Britain and Ireland took place at Westminster Abbey, London, on Tuesday, 22 September 1761, about two weeks after they were married in the Chapel Royal, St James's Palace.