George II, Coronation 1727, silver medal by John Croker, the official issue

Obv: laureate armoured bust left of George II

Rev: King enthroned on King Edward's chair, holds orb and sceptre, and is crowned by Britannia who also holds a cornucopia whilst leaning on a fasces, VOLENTES PER POPULOS around (by the will of the people), in exergue is date of the coronation

Condition: Extremely fine, an attractive reverse tone, original lustre to obverse, small scratch before nose, medal much better than photographs!; Diameter: 34mm

References: MI ii 479/4; E 510

Notes: this was the official medal, for distribution at the ceremony

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