Medal commemorating the Coronation of George IV, 1821

Medal commemorating the Coronation of George IV, 1821. Obverse: The head of George IV, laureate (left). Legend: 'GEORGIUS IIII D.G. BRITANNIARUM REX F.D.' Reverse: The king seated (left), being crowned by a winged figure standing behind him, he faces three female figures wearing helmets, the leading one holding a trident (England, Scotland and Ireland.) They point to flames on an altar. Wheat, a caduceus and and inverted spear (right). Legend: 'PROPRIO JAM JURE ANIMO PATERNO'. Exergue: 'INAUGURATUS DIE JULII XIX ANNO MDCCCXXI.' Boxed.

Object Details

ID: MEC1288
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: P., R.
Events: Coronation of King George IV, 1821
Date made: 1821
People: King George IV; P., R.
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 35 mm
Parts: Medal commemorating the Coronation of George IV, 1821
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