Medal - King George II - Coronation
1727 year| Silver | - | 35 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George II (1727-1760) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Inauguration medals |
| Year | 1727 |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#383147 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
The King seated on King Edward's chair right, holding the sceptre and orb, being crowned by Britannia holding a cornucopia and leaning on the fasces.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VOLENTES • PER • POPULOS
CORON • XI • OCTOB • MDCCXXVII
Translation:
By a willing people
Coronation 11 October 1727
Engraver: John Croker
Edge
Plain
Comment
This medal commemorates the coronation of George II on 22 October 1727. Struck from more than one pair of dies, this medal was the official coronation issue. The obverse of the medal features a George III laureate bust, armoured and draped, whilst its reverse displays George II seated on Edward III’s throne, holding the orb and sceptre as Britannia crowns the monarch. Specifically designed to indicate a peaceful succession, the crowning of a second Hanoverian British monarch indicated the growing solidity of the new Royal House in Britain.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1727 | 800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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