1797 George III Middlesex 197 Copper Penny Token – War Victories – 33mm Scarce Great Britain – Middlesex Political & Historical Conder Token Middlesex 197 (D&H 197) – Scarce Date: 1797 Diameter: 33 mm Weight: 17.57 g Metal: Copper Type: War Victories / St. Paul’s Thanksgiving Service Token Offered here is a scarce and historically important Middlesex political token issued in 1797, commemorating King George III’s attendance at the national thanksgiving service held at St. Paul’s Cathedral, London, on December 19, 1797. The service was organized to acknowledge the British naval victories during the early years of the French Revolutionary Wars. This token is catalogued as Middlesex 197 in Dalton & Hamer’s classic reference work The Provincial Token-Coinage of the 18th Century and is notably scarcer than the common political issues of the period. Obverse Legend: ATTENDED DIVINE SERVICE AT ST. PAUL’S – LONDON DEC. 19 1797 • Laureate bust of King George III facing right • Around head: GEORGIVS III REX • Sharp portrait with excellent curls and relief detail A strong and dignified representation of the monarch during Britain’s wartime resilience. Reverse Text in six centered lines: PROVIDENCE THIS DAY ACKNOW- LEDGED IN THE MA- NY SIGNAL VICTO- RIES OBTAINED DURING THE WAR This inscription celebrates Britain’s victories—particularly naval successes—during the conflicts with Revolutionary France. The design is typical of political tokens meant to promote patriotism and national unity. Historical Significance This piece was struck at the height of the Conder Token period (c. 1787–1797), when private manufacturers produced token coinage due to shortages of official small change. Beyond its monetary role, this token carries a clearly propagandistic message—an early form of public relations for the Crown during wartime. Tokens of this type were often distributed or sold as commemorative souvenirs of major events, and fewer survive today in such attractive condition. Rarity & Collectability Listed as Scarce in D&H Popular among collectors of George III, Conder Tokens, British naval history, and political propaganda medals Large flan (33 mm) copper type with outstanding color and preservation Excellent eye appeal with natural chocolate-brown patina An outstanding example of an 18th-century political token in well-preserved condition. Condition • Beautiful even brown patina • Strong portrait details, sharp legends • Smooth surfaces with no damage or cleaning • A premium-grade piece for the type You rarely see this token with such strong presence and patina.