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Description:
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A white-metal medalet commemorating the marriage of George III and Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz on 8 September, 1761.
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Keywords:
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George III Marriage Commemorative Medalet
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State:
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United Kingdom
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Reign/Issue Authority:
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George III
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Denomination:
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Classification:
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Commemorative medal
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Mint:
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Moneyer:
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Issue Date:
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1761
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Metal:
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Uncertain white metal
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Weight (grams):
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Diameter (mm):
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27mm
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Obverse Description:
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Bare-headed busts of George III and Charlotte right.
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Obverse Legend:
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GEORGIVS III ET CHARLOTTA; On scroll: REX ET REG
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Reverse Description:
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Crown above two hearts, all above a winged angel holdiing an inscribed scroll; city view of London beneath, leafy sprays each side.
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Reverse Legend:
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On scroll: FELICITAS BRITANNIAE; in exergue: DIIS AUSPICIBUS MDCCLXI
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References:
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Cf. Michael Mitchiner, Jetons, Medalets and Tokens, No. 5130. (Silver, 25mm)
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Comments:
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Findspot:
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Beccles
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County:
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SUFFOLK
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Recorded elsewhere:
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No
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Finder:
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Hidden
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Metal Detector Used:
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Saxon SM40
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Validated By:
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Rod Blunt
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