GEORGE II. 1727-1760.
1. A c c e s s io n . gw June, 1727.
Bust of George II., I., laureate, hair long, in scale armour
with lion’s head and straps on the shoulder, and mantle round
the hreast. Leg. g eo r g iv s . i i . d . g . mag . b r it . e r . e t . h ib .
REX . F . D. Below, E. HANNIBAL . F.
1. Accession of George II.
Rev. Horse galloping, I., over rugged ground. Leg. n e c
a s p e r a t e r r e n t . (Rough places do not terrify.) Ex. svc-
c e s s io e l e c t o r a l is MDCCxxvii. (The succession to the Electorate,
1727.) e . H. (Ehrenreich Hannibal.)
2-5. Seelander, Num. Bruns. Luneburg., PI. 146.
(See Woodcut.) 1
MB. M . Rare.
This medal was struck to commemorate the accession of
George II. to the Electorate of Hanover upon the death of his
1. Accession of George II.
father, M June, 1727, as also to the crown of England. The
device and legend on the reverse are merely the badge and
motto of the Brunswick family.
2. Q u e e n C a r o l in e . A c c e s s io n . -L i June, 1727.
Bust of Queen Caroline, I., hair decorated with bandeau and
entwined with pearls, lovelocks, in gown ornamented with lace,
and embroidered mantle fastened in front with jewel. Leg.
CAROLINA . D . G . MAG . BRIT . FR . ET . HIB . REGINA. Below,
E. HANNIBAL . F.
Rev. Juno seated, facing, upon a cube, holds a sceptre and
rests her left hand on the neck of her peacock. Leg. io v e
se q v e d ig n a . (Worthy of Jove and herself.) Ex. mdc c x x v ii.
2-5. Seelander, Num. Bruns. Luneburg., PI. 146.
(See Woodcut.)