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Medal

Medal
18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
England (made)

This gilt-brass medal depicts King George III in profile. On the reverse side, enclosed by a coiled snake, are the scales of Justice, as well as an anchor and the words 'Pax auspicata, Nov. 3' [a sign of peace] and the date MDCCLXII [1762]. Around this are the names and dates of the victories of that year and the names of the successful commanders.


Object details

Categories
Coins & Medals
Sculpture
Object type
Medal
TitleMedal
Materials and techniques
Gilt-brass
Gilt-Brass
Brief description
Medal, gilt brass, George III
Physical description
Medal, gilt-brass. round. Obv., profile bust of 'Georgivs Tertivs Rex.' Rev., the scales of Justice, an anchor, and the words 'Pax auspicata, Nov. 3,' all enclosed by a coiled snake; below, the date MDCCLXII; around, the names and dates of the victories of that year and the names of the successful commanders.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 1.56in
Credit line
Given by the late Jas. W. Fleming, F.R, C.S.E, Surgeon- Major 4th R.I.D Guards.
Object history
Given by the late Jas. W. Fleming, F.R.C.S.E., Surgeon-Major 4th R.I.D Guards.
Subjects depicted
Anchors (Watercraft Equipment)
Scales
George II, King of Great Britain (1727-60)
Summary
This gilt-brass medal depicts King George III in profile. On the reverse side, enclosed by a coiled snake, are the scales of Justice, as well as an anchor and the words 'Pax auspicata, Nov. 3' [a sign of peace] and the date MDCCLXII [1762]. Around this are the names and dates of the victories of that year and the names of the successful commanders.
Bibliographic reference
List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington Museum acquired in the Year 1877, London, 1877. p.181
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
1937-1877

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Record createdJune 2, 2008
Record URL
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