Medal - William IV (Accession; Paul Fry) 1830 front Medal - William IV (Accession; Paul Fry) 1830 back
Medal - William IV (Accession; Paul Fry) 1830 photo
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Medal - William IV Accession; Paul Fry

1830 year
Pewter - 68 mm
Description
Location
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
William IV (1830-1837)
Type
Personality medals › Coronation and election medals
Year
1830
Composition
Pewter
Diameter
68 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#409172
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Draped bust of Queen Adelaide right

Script: Latin

Lettering:
QUEEN ADELAIDE
AUG . 22 . 1830
PRESENTED TO THE PURCHASERS OF THE PAUL PRY

Comment

Brown: This medal was presumably presented to the purchasers of the 'Paul Pry' in an attempt to increase circulation. The 'Paul Pry' was a London newspaper.