Medal - George IV Coronation 1821 front Medal - George IV Coronation 1821 back
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Medal - George IV Coronation

1821 year
Bronze 23 g 35 mm
Description
Location
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
George IV (1820-1830)
Type
Personality medals › Coronation and election medals
Year
1821
Composition
Bronze
Weight
23 g
Diameter
35 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#239747
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

An allegorical coronation scene, king enthroned left, crowned by Victory; before him standing Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia, their right hands over altar. Legend around and in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PROPRIO JAM JURE ANIMO PATERNO. / INAUGURATUS / DIE. JULII. XIX / ANNO. MDCCCXXI

Translation: Now in his own right with his father's mind / crowned / on the 19th day of July / in the year 1821

Edge

Plain