© NOONANS
© NOONANS
Award - George III Church and King Club; silver ND
1790 year| Silver | 37.9 g | 43 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Medals › Membership medals |
| Year | 1790 |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 37.9 g |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#406284 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend
Script: Latin
Lettering: THE THIRD ATTEMPT OF THE DISSENTERS IN THE SHORT PERIOD OF THREE YEARS TO OBTAIN A REPEAL OF THE CORPORATION AND TEST ACTS THOSE BARRIERS OF THE BRITISH CONSTITUTION WAS FRUSTRATED IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS BY A MAJORITY OF CLXXXIX MARCH 11 MDCCXC.
Engraver: Lewis Pingo
Edge
Recipient name and date engraved
Comment
Brown: This medal was commissioned by the recently formed 'Church and King Club' consisting of the most "responsible and opulent neighbouring gentlemen" in Manchester to commemorate the defeat of the Dissenters in Parliament.
