1714 Great Britain George I Silver Coronation Medal PCGS SP-55

The coronation of George I on October 20, 1714 marked the beginning of the House of Hanover's long reign over Britain, and this silver medal was struck to commemorate that moment with all the artistry the Baroque period could muster. Catalogued as Eimer-470, it stands as one of the most historically significant British coronation medals of the early 18th century, documenting a dynastic transition that reshaped the course of British history.

The obverse carries a bold right-facing laureate portrait of George I in armor, his flowing wig and draped shoulders rendered in high relief, surrounded by the Latin legend GEORGIUS D.G. MAG. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX. The portrait exhibits strong device definition and fine engraving detail throughout. On the reverse, George I is shown seated on an ornate throne in full royal regalia, while Britannia stands to his right bearing a shield and spear to place a crown upon his head, with the inscription INAUGURAT. XX. OCT. MDCCXIIII below recording the exact date of the ceremony.

PCGS has certified this medal SP-55, a Specimen grade reflecting its special-press origins and carefully preserved surfaces over three centuries. The piece displays an even, deep charcoal-gray patina consistent with a well-preserved antique silver medal, with sharp device definition and appealing toning across both sides. For collectors of British royalia, medallic art, or early Hanoverian history, this Eimer-470 Ag example is a distinguished and tangible piece of the historical record. The coin pictured is the exact coin you will receive.

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