Silver touchpiece (obverse) of King Charles III, the Young Pretender

This is the obverse of a silver touchpiece of King Charles III (the 'Young Pretender'). The touchpiece dates from 1766.

The obverse bears a representation of St Michael and the Dragon. The Latin inscription reads 'SOLI DEO GLORIA'. There is a loop for suspension.

When James VIII (the 'Old Pretender') died in 1766, Charles assumed the title of King. He continued the practice of 'touching' for the Kings Evil - scrofula (tuberculosis of the lymphatic glands).

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Online ID:	000-100-082-359-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.1950.722
Date:	1765 1766
Material:	Silver
Dimensions:	20 mm
What:	Medal, commemorative / touch piece
Subject:	Medals (NMAS Classification)
Who:	Prince Charles (III)
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Description:	Silver touch-piece of Prince Charles (III), 1765
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