© ZacUK
© ZacUK
Medal - William IV Coronation ND
1831 year| Brass | 3.66 g | 22 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | William IV (1830-1837) |
| Type | Personality medals › Coronation and election medals |
| Year | 1831 |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 3.66 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#72269 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Rider (right) on horseback, aiming spear in right hand, under attack by two lions (left) on ground. Lettering around, beaded border.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BY TRAMPLING ON LIBERTY I LOST THE REINS +
Edge
Diagonally milled ////
Comment
In 1830 there appeared a small satirical token marking the downfall of the Duke of Wellington's government, and his replacement as Premier by Lord Grey with the assistance of William IV; the reverse type with its inscription' By trampling on Liberty I lost the reins' was reused on an obituary token of William IV, 1837. (Minor products of British nineteenth-century diesinking - by R. N. P. Hawkins).There is a similar medallion, with same obverse but the reverse design is facing opposite - and instead of a spear the rider is holding a sword; the lettering thereon is also rearranged to include 1830 date below. Another medallion is like that on this page, the only difference is obverse lettering 'WILLIAM IIII DIED JUNE 20 1937.' thereon.
