© ZacUK
© ZacUK
Medal - George III - Preserved from assassination
1800 year| (White metal) | - | 38.4 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1800 |
| Composition | (White metal) |
| Diameter | 38.4 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#151324 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
The British Crown, below radiant beams of glory, in the centre of a wreath of laurel, entwined with an inscribed ribbon. Lettering above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRESERVED FROM ASSASSINATION
GOD GIVE PRAISE
MAY 15 1800
Engraver: Peter Kempson
Edge
Plain
Comment
British Historical Medals 486Fi. 424-26..; H. 248/19-21
Silver medals in commemoration of the King's escape were struck by order of Sheridan.
On 15th May 1800 the Royal family visited Drury Lane, London. As the King entered his box and was bowing to the audience a Mr James Hadfield, a discharged soldier, stood up and fired a horse pistol at the Royal box. At the subsequent trial he was found not guilty, considered to be insane at the time of the attempt. He was sent to Bethlem Hospital where he died in 1841.
Bronze:
Bronze gilt:
