Medal - George III (Military Victories) 1798 front Medal - George III (Military Victories) 1798 back
Medal - George III (Military Victories) 1798 photo
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Medal - George III Military Victories

1798 year
Bronze - 48 mm
Description
Location
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
George III (1760-1820)
Type
› Medals
Year
1798
Composition
Bronze
Diameter
48 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#406494
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Britannia seated right by a trophy of arms

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MARI VICTRIX TERRAQUE INVICTA
AVITUM TRANSCENDIT HONOREM MDCCXCVIII

Translation: Victorious at sea, unvanquished on land. He surpassed the honour of his ancestors

Engraver: Conrad Heinrich Küchler