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George III, Foundation of Christ Church, Birmingham, 1805. By Thomas Webb.


Æ, 42.3mm diameter, 33.41 grams. By Thomas Webb, struck by Thomason.  GEORGIUS III· D: G· BRITANNIARUM REX· F· D His draped bust right, WEBB. F. below.  Rv. ED: XTI: LAP: PRIM: ANG: P: C: GEO: III: FIDEI COLUMEN. PRÆSIDIUM. DECUS. around view of church, BIRM: XI. CAL: AUG: MDCCCV. in ex.  BHM 601. Eimer —.  Dark toned, VF-Good VF

The king had intended to lay the foundation stone personally but in the event was unable to due to illness. Nevertheless he did contribute £1000 towards the construction of the church which was funded entirely by public subscription. It stood on Colmore Row, was completed in 1813 but demolished in 1899.


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