© NOONANS
© NOONANS
Medal - George IV Kent
1825 year| Silver | 48 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George IV (1820-1830) |
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1825 |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 48 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#408796 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FROM FALMOUTH, TRURO, HELSTON, PENRYN, AND ST IVES.
TO COMMEMORATE THE DESTRUCTION OF THE KENT EAST INDIAMAN BY FIRE, IN THE BAY OF BISCAY: AND THE RECEPTION ON BOARD THE BRIG CAMBRIA, WILLIAM COOK, MASTER, OF 547 PERSONS, THUS PROVIDENTIALLY DELIVERED FROM DEATH.
Comment
Brown: Some examples of this medal have the recipient's name on the edge.
