Medal commemorating the visit of King George IV to Southampton, 1823
Medal commemorating the visit of King George IV to Southampton, 1823. Obverse: Head of King George IV, laureate (left). Legend: 'GEORGIUS IV D : G : BRITANNIARUM REX.' Reverse: A naval crown within two sprays of oak. Legend: 'PORTUM SUTHAMPTONIAE INTRAVIT.' Exergue: 'VOTIS COMMUNITATIS . 1823'.
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Object details
| ID: | MEC1574 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Wyon, William |
| Events: | King George IV's visit to Southampton, 1823 |
| Date made: | 1823 |
| People: | King George IV; King George IV Wyon, William |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 53 mm |