Souvenir - George III (Patrons of Virtue; small hearts, silver) ND (1795) front Souvenir - George III (Patrons of Virtue; small hearts, silver) ND (1795) back
Souvenir - George III (Patrons of Virtue; small hearts, silver) ND (1795) photo
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Souvenir - George III Patrons of Virtue; small hearts, silver ND

1795 year
Silver 3.24 g 19 mm
Description
Location
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
George III (1760-1820)
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
1795
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.24 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#406071
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Imperial crown above entwined hearts

Script: Latin

Lettering: PATRONS OF VIRTUE

Engraver: Thomas Wyon the Elder

Comment

Brown: No specific reason for the issue of this piece has been found. Some specimens appear to be unsigned.
There is a variety of this piece with larger hearts on the reverse.