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Medal - George II - Jernegan's Lottery
1736 year| Silver | - | 39 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George II (1727-1760) |
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1736 |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#118582 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Caroline standing right, royally robed, waters a grove of young palm-trees.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GROWING ARTS ADORN EMPIRE ·
CAROLINE PROTECTING 1736
T.
Translation: Tanner
Engraver: John Sigismund Tanner
Comment
George II (George Augustus; German: Georg II. August; 30 October / 9 November 1683O.S./N.S. – 25 October 1760) was King of Great Britain and Ireland, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg (Hanover) and Prince-elector of the Holy Roman Empire from 11 June 1727 (O.S.) until his death.Silver medals were given to purchasers of a lottery ticket for a silver cistern made by Henry Jernegan (?-1761), a London goldsmith and banker.
