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Coronation of King George IV. 1821.: CM.M.321-R

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Titles

Coronation of King George IV. 1821.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George IV (1820-30)
Engraver: Wyon, Thomas
Engraver: Wyon, Benjamin

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) 51 mm Diameter 51 mm Weight 50.68 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped laureate bust of George IV, facing right.

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

Inscription present: Britannia seated right with shield and lion, inscribing a tablet.

  • Text: CORON : XIX JUL . MDCCCXXI (around) MAGNUS SAECLORUM NASCITUR ORDO.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.321-R
Primary reference Number: 228045

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

Citation for print

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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/228045 Accessed: 2024-05-02 22:58:02

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{{cite web|url=https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/228045 |title=Coronation of King George IV. 1821. |author=The Fitzwilliam Museum|accessdate=2024-05-02 22:58:02|publisher=The University of Cambridge}}

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