Davissons Ltd.
E-Auction 39 12 May 2021
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Middlesex 185. National Series. White metal penny/medal. 10.68 gm. 33 mm. The King's Recovery from Illness. By C. James. 1789. Laureate head of George III right; GOD SAVE THE KING around, 1788 below / WHEN WE FORGET HIM MAY GOD FORGET US! in five lines; Thurlow in script; RESTORED TO HEALTH MARCH 1789 in small letters below. BHM 302. Uncirculated; fresh.
The Mike Sussman Collection of British Trade Tokens.
Thurlow's actual quote: "God forget me when I forget my sovereign." (BHM note)