50th Year of George III’s Reign

Engraver:

T. Halliday

Year:

1810

Country:

Great Britain

Diameter:

48 mm

Obverse:

Bust, facing right, of George III wearing armor.

LONG LIVE THE KING GEORGE III

HALLIDAY F.

Reverse:

Two-headed imperial eagle holds up the royal coat arms with a crown on top. The eagle is perched on a rock with a rose and thistle beside it.

HE COMPLEATS THE 50TH YEAR OF HIS REIGN, TO THE JOY OF ALL HIS SUBJECTS. THIS 26TH DAY OF OCTR. 1810

HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE

References:

BHM 680

George III celebrated the 50th year of his reign in 1810.

Historical Objects / Medals