 King George III Preserved from Assassination, 1800. Gilt Bronze. By C.H. Küchler. BHM 483. Very rare. Extremely Fine. Obv. Draped and cuirassed bust l. Rev. Smoke and flames arising from altar inscribed D.O.M., radiant Eye of Providence above, PERSPICIT ET PROTEGIT, A SICARIO SERVATUS MAI.XV.MDCCC [To God Almighty], He Sees and Protects. Saved from an Assassin, May 15, 1800). Some light surface nicks in reflective fields. (Est. $300-$400)
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