Medal - George III (Ferdinand IV of Naples; bronze) 1799 front Medal - George III (Ferdinand IV of Naples; bronze) 1799 back
Medal - George III (Ferdinand IV of Naples; bronze) 1799 photo
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Medal - George III Ferdinand IV of Naples; bronze

1799 year
Bronze - 48 mm
Description
Location
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
George III (1760-1820)
Type
› Medals
Year
1799
Composition
Bronze
Diameter
48 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#406492
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

A ship entering the bay of Naples, crowds on shore, Fame blowing trumpet holding a medallion with the portrait of Nelson above

Script: Latin

Lettering: PER MEZZO DELLA DIVINA PROVVIDENZA DELLE DI LVI VIRTV DELLA FEDE & ENERGIA DEL SUO POPOLO DEL VALORE DE'SVOI ALLEATI ED IN PARTICOLARE GL' INGLESI GLORIOS (AMEN)TE RISTABILITO SUL TRONO LI 10 . IUGLIO . 1799.

Translation: Re-established with glory on his throne on July 10, 1799 thanks to Divine Providence, his own virtues, the faith and energy of his own people, the valour of his allies and in particular, the English

Engraver: Conrad Heinrich Küchler