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Medallion - Caroline Queen Consort
| Brass | 4 g | 25 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George IV (1820-1830) |
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Years | 1820-1821 |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#169746 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned garnished shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GOD SAVE THE QUEEN
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Queen Consort medal was struck to embarrass the English Prince Regent as he'd already abandoned her and tried to have her declared mad. She was actually arrested on the steps of Westminster Abbey trying to attend his coronation.http://www.worldofcoins.eu/forum/index.php?topic=32321.0
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caroline_of_Brunswick
