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Gloucestershire, Cheltenham, Visit of George III, 1788, medalets (4), brass, by R.W., bust right, rev. Garter Star, 2.73g/12h (DH 67; BHM 271); brass, by Wilmore, Alston & Co, similar, rev. crowned arms, 3.48g/12h (DH 70; BHM 272); plated brass, by C. James, similar, 2.62g/6h (DH 74; BHM 272), brass, by C. James, similar, 2.43g/6h (DH 75; BHM 272) [4]. First good fine, last very fine, others better (£30-40)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of 18th Century Tokens formed by Dr David L Spence.

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Provenance:
All Fawcett/Litman Collection.

George III, Queen Charlotte, the Princess Royal and Princess Augusta arrived at Cheltenham on 12 July 1788 to take the waters and stayed for five weeks. Their visit established the town as a fashionable spa