Resolution and Adventure Medal, George III period, 1772 by Mathew Boulton for Sir Joseph Banks brass compound struck from the first die Obverse: laureate bust of King George III, Bf (Boulton Fecit) on truncation, inscription George III King of Gr Britain France and Ireland Etc. around. Reverse: view of the frigates Hms Resolution and Hms Adventure seen from astern with names annotated above and inscription Sailed From England March Mdcclxxii in exergue – significant corrosion to both faces, particularly the obverse. d.4.4 cm