Medal - Death of the Duke of York
1827 year| Bronze | 111.7 g | 60.4 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George IV (1820-1830) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Personality medals |
| Year | 1827 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 111.7 g |
| Diameter | 60.4 mm |
| Thickness | 4.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#370152 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
23 line laudatory inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering: ADMIRABLE / AND EXEMPLARY AS A / SON BROTHER & SUBJECT / DEVOTED TO THE HONOR INTERESTS / & WELFARE OF HIS COUNTRY / DISTINGUISHED BY INTEGRITY / IMPARTIALITY AND ASSIDUITY / IN THE ABLE DISCHARGE OF PUBLIC DUTIES / BY WHICH HE RAISED THE CHARACTER OF THE / BRITISH SOLDIER / AND PROMOTED HIS COMFORT / AMIABLE AND UNASSUMING IN PRIVATE LIFE / BENEVOLENT / AND OF EASY ACCESS TO ALL RANKS / A GOOD CHRISTIAN / A KIND MASTER A TRUE AND / STEADY FRIEND / A STRICT OBSERVER OF HIS WORD / UNMINDFUL ONLY OF INJURIES / RECEIVED / BORN 16 AUG. 1763 / DIED 5 JAN. / 1827
Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci
Designer: Benedetto Pistrucci
