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Auction 22 15-16 Dec 2022
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George II, 1727-1760. Large silver medal 1732. 69,2 mm; 115,7 g. By J. Croker and J.S. Tanner. Commemorating the Royal Family. GEORGIVS II REX ET CAROLINA REGINA. Busts face to face, draped; the king armoured // FELICITAS IMPERII. Busts of the seven royal children. Eimer 528. Rare in this quality. Charming, almost uncirculated piece with beautiful toning - In NGC Oversize Holder, graded AU 58 - Top pop
The depicted children are: Frederick Lewis, Prince of Wales (1707-1751), Anne, Princess Royal (1709-1759), Amelia Sophia Eleonora (1710-1786), Caroline Elizabeth (1713-1757), William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland (1721-1765), Mary (1722-1772), Louisa (1724-1751). Another child, Georges William (1717) died in infancy. According to Eimer, this medal represents the Hanoverian response to the Stuart familiy's claim of succession.
George II, 1727-1760. Large silver medal 1732. 69,2 mm; 115,7 g. By J. Croker and J.S. Tanner. Commemorating the Royal Family. GEORGIVS II REX ET CAROLINA REGINA. Busts face to face, draped; the king armoured // FELICITAS IMPERII. Busts of the seven royal children. Eimer 528. Rare in this quality. Charming, almost uncirculated piece with beautiful toning - In NGC Oversize Holder, graded AU 58 - Top pop
The depicted children are: Frederick Lewis, Prince of Wales (1707-1751), Anne, Princess Royal (1709-1759), Amelia Sophia Eleonora (1710-1786), Caroline Elizabeth (1713-1757), William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland (1721-1765), Mary (1722-1772), Louisa (1724-1751). Another child, Georges William (1717) died in infancy. According to Eimer, this medal represents the Hanoverian response to the Stuart familiy's claim of succession.