Description
Great Britain. George III, 1760-1820. Coronation Gold Medal, 1761. London mint, by L. Natter. Mintage: 858. Diameter: 34mm; Weight: 22.88 g.
Obverse: Laureate, draped, and armoured bust right // Reverse: George seated left on throne, holding scepter and being crowned by Britannia standing to left; trident and Union shield to left; to outer right, lion seated facing, with forepaw upon orb.
BHM-22; Eimer-694.
TOP POP, tied as the finest grade, impeccably provenanced and of historical interest. With lovely prooflike surfaces. PCGS graded MS 62
Comment
Vibrant and alluring, with a fairly sharp and robust strike, though some scattered friction in the fields is noted. Of note, out of the 858 produced in gold, 558 were presented to House members, while the remaining 300 were distributed at the coronation ceremony directly by George III - as was this piece. BHM-22; Eimer-694.
Comes with fish-skin box inscribed: "This was give by G- R- 3d to my Uncle T. Medlyecotte mem. Parlim on ye coronation; Wrote by W. Medly cott. M.P.
This medal also comes from the Sanford Orcas Manor House sale. The manor, extant since the 15th century, was purchased by the Medleycotte family in 1763. Progenitors Thomas and James Medleycotte were prominent Barristers and Politicians. The MP recipient of this medal would have been Thomas Medlycotte Junior. MP.
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