GEORGE 111--1760-1820

long reign ,a period of interesting history with many coin types-here is a halfcrown 1819 just to start things off

 

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I like it. Yours is in much better shape than mine.

 

Fine specimen ! Here's a very similar Shilling:

 

And that's an older one of the same king.

 

1806 proof gilt penny

 

You are all making me jealous!

 

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What is the approximate value of my coin dated 1787 and posted above ? Thanks..
Charles

 

sell in the uk for about £35---two varieties on the reverse ,some have hearts in the shield some don't.i cant see any on yours--nice coin

 

An earlier but still jowly image of George III on a 1770 halfpenny.

 

The 1787 shilling and sixpences are unexpectedly common in high grades. not absurdly so but if you see one it is likely to be a nice one, so prices are not spectacular.

 

i have a bargain bin george iii...

 

Although this period of numismatic study starts getting a little "too modern" for me, it is a rich period of history as well as of coinage and commemorative medals.

Unlike Ancient coinage, the exonumia from this period is not only diverse, but readily available for study.



I also like the fact I can buy an original issue of the London Gazette from that period for just a few dollars.

Try buying relatively inexpensive medals and scrolls from Ancient Rome.



guy

 

I am also one of those more ancient-oriented types. But i also like classy small change. So here the lowest denomination of the lot:

 

peter kempson was a button manufacturer in Birmingham-he produced tokens,medals with buildings on the reverse--as well,very well designed and great history----this is a superb medal

 

I have found a few of these, and even some counterfeits done by the folks at Machins Mills:

 

Thank you for that interesting background information.

One of things, I think, that these forums are missing (except for the Ancient forum) is a willingness to add historical background and context for the pieces we collect. If not, these pieces are just cold and lifeless chunks of (frequently entombed) metal that fail to stimulate further discussion except for grade and value.

Given historical background and context, these pieces come alive with history. They give a glimpse into the world of the people who may have actually handled or seen these or similar pieces.

Thank you, again,

guy

 

A medal by J. Kirk commemorating the marriage of George III and Queen Charlotte in September of 1761. George met his 17 year old bride-to-be for the first time on the day of his marriage!



Per Brown's British Historical Medals

"The treaty of marriage between George III and Princess Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz was concluded, and the ramifications exchanged, on the 15th August. On the 17th August Princess Charlotte accompanied by her brother set out for England., arriving at Harwich on the 6th September, and proceeding to London, where on the 8th September at quarter past three she was greeted by the royal family at the garden gate of St. James's Palace. At eight o'clock of that evening the marriage ceremony was performed by the Archbishop of Canterbury in St. James's Palace Chapel."

A detailed account of Charlotte's travels and the wedding was included in the Gentlemen's Magazine, 1761. Another magazine worth acquiring for those interested in the period is the Universal Magazine of Knowledge and Pleasure.

 

Here's an ex-Yarm token. Kempson also, nice G3 bust.

 

A couple penny coins depicting George III:

 

Here is one of those pesky 1787 six pence coins.