© NOONANS
© NOONANS
Medal James III; silver
1766 year| Silver | 61.2 g | 51 mm |
| Location | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Clement XIII (Clemens XIII) (1758-1769) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Personality medals |
| Year | 1766 |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 61.2 g |
| Diameter | 51 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#405468 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Standing figure of Religion holding bible and cross, British lion and elevation of St Peter’s Church in background
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NON . DESIDERIIS . HOMINVM . SED . VOLVNT . ATE . DEI
AN . MDCCLCVI
Engraver: Filipo Cropanese
Comment
Brown: This medal was personally ordered by Henry on the occasion of the death of his father James III and although it is by an Italian artist and therefore logically outside the scope of this book, it has been deemed appropriate to include it for the sake of completeness. The issue in the year his father died probably refers to Henry's intention not to maintain a claim for succession to the crown of Great Britain but to remain a dignitary of the Church of Rome.
