Historical Objects / Medals

Collection of Tyler Yates

Victories Under George III

Engraver:
J. Westwood
Year:
1805
Country:
Great Britain
Diameter:
46 mm
Obverse:
Bust of George III facing right.
GEORGIUS III·D·G·BRITANNIARUM REX·FID·D.
NAT:IV·JUN·MDCCXXXVIII
Reverse:
A winged woman representing Victory stands on clouds. She holds a crown in her right hand and a wreath in her left.
HUJUS SUB AUSPICIIS FLORESCENT QUOTIDIE MAGIS
MDCCCV

This medal commemorates victories under King George III. The Battle of Trafalgar (1805) is a likely candidate for a specific victory this medal is meant to represent.