1777 George III The Lion & Wolf Medal

Value of 1777 George III The Lion and Wolf Medal

Obverse of this medal features George III, wearing armor, the ribbon of the Garter, and a wig. The legend around his head reads, “George III, by the grace of God.” Reverse displays the British lion sitting under a tree on a hill in the forefront of the medal. A small wolf barks at the lion to the right. Several trees and shrubs are to the right of the wolf. The background displays a church and two houses. The reverse of this medal lacks a legend. This was an Indian medal, given by the British, but the tribe it was bequeathed to is unknown although sources say the medal was taken from a Pontiac grave.

The obverse and reverse text read as follows: George III Dei Gratia | and | No Legend.