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Medal

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

This is a bronze medal made in the 18th century, and signed "C. H. Küchler." The obverse of this medal represents a profile bust of King George III. The reverse shows Britannia seated amidst military and naval trophies. The exergue is inscribed "Avitum transcendit honorem. MDCCXCVIII."


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Bronze
Brief description
Medal, depicting King George III and Britannia amidst various trophies, English, 18th century.
Physical description
Obv., profile bust of King George III. Rev., Britannia seated amidst military and naval trophies.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 1.875in
Marks and inscriptions
  • "Georgius III. D. G. M. Br. Fr. et H. Rex." (obv.)
  • "Mari victrix terraque invicta." (rev.)
  • "Avitum transcendit honorem. MDCCXCVIII." (exergue)
Credit line
Given by W. Fleming, F.R.C.S.E.
Subjects depicted
Summary
This is a bronze medal made in the 18th century, and signed "C. H. Küchler." The obverse of this medal represents a profile bust of King George III. The reverse shows Britannia seated amidst military and naval trophies. The exergue is inscribed "Avitum transcendit honorem. MDCCXCVIII."
Bibliographic reference
List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington, Acquired During the Year 1877, Arranged According to the Dates of Acquisition. London : Printed by George E. Eyre and William Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O. pp. 169-170.
Collection
Accession number
1856-1877

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Record createdDecember 16, 2008
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