Commemorative, Historical and Art Medals

Royal Visit, 1805, a silver medal, unsigned, conjoined busts of King and Queen left, rev. crown within wreath, 38mm (cf. BHM 1805; cf. E 970). Good very fine; not listed in silver in the main references £70-90

This medal is normally found inscribed ‘Weymouth’, commemorating the royal couple’s visit to the town in October 1805. However BHM notes “The word Weymouth is missing from some specimens...It is noted that the medal was intended to be struck in gold and silver for presentation to their Majesties, their family and suite on the occasion of the laying of the foundation stone of the Free Church at Birmingham on 22nd July 1805”