George III Recovery from Illness Medallion

Date1789

MediumGold; red, white, and blue enamel

DimensionsDiam: 35mm

Credit LinePartial Gift, Mr. Lindsay Grigsby and Museum Purchase

Object number2009-52

DescriptionCircular gold and enamel medallion, with gold suspension loop; ring of red enamel surrounds a white enamel ground with gold and red enamel crown and gold lettering "VIVAT / G III R"; gold lettering “REGI • AMATO • REDVCI / MART • X / MDCCLXXXXIX” in a blue enamel banner; plain rose gold reverse
Label TextMade to commemorate King George III’s recovery from a serious illness on March 10th, 1789, this medallion was probably commissioned by Queen Charlotte as a gift to a royal courtier. It is one of several known surviving examples.
Inscribed“REGI • AMATO • REDVCI / MART • X / MDCCLXXXXIX” and “VIVAT / G III R”