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Award - George III

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Location Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States)
Duke George III (Georg III) (1760-1820)
Type Award medals
Year 1790
Composition Silver
Weight 170.2 g
Diameter 68.85 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
566101
References Brock We# 1008
Günther Brockmann. Die Medaillen der Welfen. Brockmann, Köln, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany (2 volumes).

Obverse

Mercury stands almost front-facing, pouring coins into a pot; Demeter sits on the right with ears of grain in her hair and arm, surrounded by offerings of grain; sailing ship in background

Script: Latin

Lettering: BELOHNUNG BURGERLICHEN FLEISSES

Engraver: Friedrich Wilhelm Loos

Reverse

Royal monogram within laurel and oak wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering: GR III

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Award - George III
Künker
Auction 361
Lot 763
Internet Archive
21 Mar 2022 XF USD 8728.99
(EUR 7500.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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