The Important Collection of 18th Century Tokens formed by the late Dr David L Spence, of Pittsburgh (Part II)

George III, Thanksgiving at St Paul’s, 1789, medals (5), viz. by J. Davies, in copper, bust right, rev. radiation above arms of the City of London, 29mm, 7.27g/12h (DH 930; BHM 297; Storer 6192; Hawkins 19); by J.H. & Co [perhaps John Hume & Co], in brass, rev. the general thanksgiving, etc, 25mm, 4.71g/12h (DH 936; BHM 309; Storer 6189; Hawkins 6); by C. James, in white metal, rev. radiation above arms of the City of London, 30mm, 9.87g/12h (DH 176; BHM 294; Hawkins 22); by J. Milton (2), revs. somewhat similar, in silver, 10.42g/12h, in brass, 11.85g/12h, both 33mm (both DH 177; Stainton 7; BHM 295; Hawkins p.77) [5]. First very fine, second good fine, others about extremely fine and better, fourth toned (£90-120)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of 18th Century Tokens formed by Dr David L Spence.

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Provenance:
All except *DH 177 silver Fawcett/Litman Collection, additionally:
DH 930 F.W. Lincoln Collection, Glendining Auction, 12-13 February 1936, lot 284 (part) [from Verity].

By royal proclamation Thursday 23 April 1789 was observed as a day of general thanksgiving for the King’s return to health. The royal family, members of Parliament and the corporation of London attended a service in St Paul’s Cathedral