The Thomason Metallic Vase ND (1821) front The Thomason Metallic Vase ND (1821) back
The Thomason Metallic Vase ND (1821) photo
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The Thomason Metallic Vase ND

1821 year
Bronze 80.58 g 54.2 mm
Description
Location
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
George IV (1820-1830)
Type
› Medals
Year
1821
Composition
Bronze
Weight
80.58 g
Diameter
54.2 mm
Thickness
6.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#366785
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: BEGUN IN THE 54TH. YEAR OF KING GEORGE THE III AND COMPLETED IN THE FIRST YEAR OF KING GEORGE THE IV

Edge

Plain

Script: Latin

Lettering: SEVERAL TONS WEIGHT

Comment

The metallic vase was cast by Thomason at his factory in Birmingham and was a copy of the famous Warwick Vase. This copy now stands on the steps leading to the East terrace at Windsor Castle.