Jernegan's Lottery Medal 1736
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"Jernegan's Lottery Medal" (1736) by John Sigismund Tanner is a silver medal depicting Britannia, the personification of Britain, standing with a spear and a cornucopia, symbolizing plenty. At her feet are emblems of the British Empire, including a shield, a ship's rudder, and a turtle. The inscription, "Both Hands Fill'd for Britain, George Reigning," highlights the prosperity of the nation under the reign of King George II. This medal is an example of 18th-century British art, reflecting the nation's pride and economic success.
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