Penny token commemorating naval victories and the Royal Thanksgiving at St Pauls, 1797

Penny token commemorating naval victories and the Royal Thanksgiving at St Paul's, 1797. Obverse: Bust of George III, laureate. Legend: 'GEORGIVS III REX' (inner line) 'ATTENDED DIVINE SERVICE AT ST PAULS' (outer line). Below: 'LONDON DECR. 19 1797.' Reverse: Inscribed, 'PROVIDENCE THIS DAY ACKNOWLEDGED IN THE MANY SIGNAL VICTORIES OBTAINED DURING THE WAR.'

Object Details

ID: MEC1911
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Token - penny
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: Royal Thanksgiving at St Paul's, 1797
Date made: 1797
People: King George III
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 33 mm