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LOT 3523

Great Britain. George III AE Medalet. 1818. Commemorative issue of death of Queen Charlotte.

H • M • G • M • QUEEN CHARLOTTE., head of Queen Charlotte to right / BORN MAY 19. 1744. above, MARRIED SEPR. 9. 1761. DIED AT KEW NOVR. 17. 1818. AFTER A VIRTUOUS REIGN WITH HER BELOVED KING in seven lines, OF 57 YEARS below. BHM 968. Very Fine. Flan crack at 1h.(5.25gr, 25mm, 11h.).

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Found Windsor and Maidenhead, UK.

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Queen Charlotte Death

LOT 3523

Great Britain. George III AE Medalet.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £13

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