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.
The contents of this website including images are Copyright 2020 Galata - All Rights Reserved.