1761 George III
Obverse: Laureate, cuirassed bust of George III right, epaulettes to armour GEORGIVS.III.D.G.M.BRI.FRA.ET.HIB.REX.F.D. = George III by the grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith.
Reverse: Britannia, standing facing front, is holding crown above the King's head. King seated left upon a throne garnished with a lion facing front, holding an orb. CORON.XXII.SEPT.MDCCLXI. = Crowned 22 September 1761.
Exergue: L.N.
Engraver: Johann Lorenz Natter.
Weight: 22.8 grams
Year: 1761
Edge: Plain
Ø 34 mm
A total of 858 specimens in gold were to be struck; 300 for distribution on coronation day by the Treasurer of the Household and 558 for members of the House of Commons.