Death of King George III [obverse]

1820

John Marrian

Associated Names
John Marrian

Medalist, British, active c. 1817 - 1830

The sculpture on the coin features a profile portrait of King George III. The sculpture is part of the coin's design, made of a metallic silver-grey colored metal, likely silver or bronze. The king's face is depicted in profile facing left, with detailed features and wearing a laurel wreath. He is dressed in an ornate robe with decorative elements and a chain with a medallion. The coin features inscriptions around the sculpture, including the words "GEORGIUS III" and "D.G. REX." The relief work adds depth to the design, and the classical styling connects the sculpture to a historical context, evoking regality and tradition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    silver

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 4.1 cm (1 5/8 in.)
    gross weight: 41.26 gr (0.091 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession Number

    1998.108.8.a

Associated Artworks

This is a photograph of an engraved medal or coin. The surface of the medal features a relief depiction of a scene with a woman kneeling next to an animal, likely a lion. She is to the right side of a wheel with a pattern on it. On the left, there is an architectural structure resembling a tomb or monument with a reclining figure on top. Above this, an upright figure is depicted in a framed area, holding what might be a shield. Above the entire scene are light markings. At the bottom, inscribed text provides dates. The overall tone of the engraving is somber and reflective.

Britannia Grieving before Monument of the Stricken King, Guarded by Pallas [reverse]

John Marrian

1820

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Purchased c. 1960/1985 by Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 1998 to NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

2007

  • Pollard, John Graham. Renaissance Medals. The Collections of the National Gallery of Art Systematic Catalogue. 2 vols. Washington, 2007: 2:no. 951, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference: GEORGIUS.III.D[EI].G[RATIAE].REX (George III, by the Grace of God, King); before the bust: T & J (Thomason and Jones).D[ISTRIBUERIT].; behind the bust: I[OHANNES].M[arrianus].

Wikidata ID

Q63861891

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