NEWP William Wyon British Medal 1817

AZLARRY · January 17, 2009 5:19AM

This is an accession medal for George III by William Wyon. It is silver, 25mm and is 8.3g, BHM932 . The latin on the reverse is, "It shines with it's own brillance". If any of you medal guys can add some more information it will be appreciated.

theboz11 · January 17, 2009 5:56AM

It is extremely rare, "RRR" in silver. Also found in Gilt pattern around the edge or centered. They also occur in Barton's Metal [silver layered on brass on the obverse]. It is for the 50th Anniversary of his ascension.