GREAT BRITAIN. The King Preserved From Assassination Gilt Bronze Medal, 1800.
48.03 mm; 54.42 gms. George III (1760-1820). By C.H. Kuchler; BHM-482; cf.Eimer-916. Armored draped bust of George III left; Reverse: Smoke rising from flaming altar with eye of providence above, legend around, date in exergue. Struck after the King survived an assassination attempt at the Drury Lane Theater May 15, 1800. Some light contact marks in reverse fields but none overly distracting. One very light rim bump. Light hairlines. ALMOST UNCIRCULATED.