Medal - George III (James Caulfield) 1786 front Medal - George III (James Caulfield) 1786 back
Medal - George III (James Caulfield) 1786 photo
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Medal - George III James Caulfield

1786 year
Bronze - 52 mm
Description
Location
Ireland
King
George III (1760-1801)
Type
Commemorative medals › Inauguration medals
Year
1786
Composition
Bronze
Diameter
52 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#405582
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Figure of Art seated left holding Irish shield, attributes of scholarship and liberty at her feet

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VETERES REVOCAVIT ARTES.
ACAD . REG . HIB . INST . JAN . 28 MDCCLXXXVI.

Translation: It has revived old arts

Engraver: William Mossop