Owner Comments:
Middlesex National Series DH #177
Obverse: Laureate bust of George III facing right with I. MILTON in the truncation GEORGIVS . III . DEI . GRATIA.
Reverse: Rays of sun over the Arms of London, supported by the sword and mace. The rays extend over the legend VISITED ST. PAULS Ex: 23 APRIL 1789
Edge: Plain
Diesinker: John Milton
Manufacturer: John Milton
Weight: 9.69g
Rarity: Common
On the 23rd of April 1789 the King, accompanied by the Queen, Princes, Princesses, members of the House of Lords, members of the House of Commons, along with various high officials, proceeded in a solemn procession to St. Paul’s Cathedral and attended a Thanksgiving service celebrating the recovery of his majesty from his recent bout of “madness”.
Silver
Atkins: Middlesex 103
BHM: 295
Bt. Sydney F. Martin, Stacks Bowers Summer Showcase Sale, September 2025