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Coronation of King George IV. 1821.: CM.M.318-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Coronation of King George IV. 1821.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George IV (1820-30)
Engraver: Pistrucci, Benedetto

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1821

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 35 mm Diameter 35 mm Weight 22.77 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Laureate head of George IV, facing left.

  • Text: GEORGIUS IIII D . G . BRITANNIARUM REX F . D.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: The King seated, winged by figure behind him crowning the King who is being approached by Britannia, Scotia and Hibernia.

  • Text: PROPRIO JAM JURE ANIMO PATERNO. (in exergue) INAU GURATUS DIE . JULII . XIX ANNO . MDCCCXXI.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.318-R
Primary reference Number: 228036
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Coronation of King George IV. 1821." Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/228036 Accessed: 2024-11-24 21:04:22

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