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Death of King George IV. 1830.: CM.1703-1963

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Death of King George IV. 1830.

Maker(s)

Ruler: William IV (1830-37)
Engraver: Durand, Amédée Pierre

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1963-11-21) by Ritchie, Jean

Dating

Production date: AD 1830

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 42 mm Diameter 42 mm Weight 35.26 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of George IV, laureate, facing right.

  • Text: GEORGIUS IIII D . G . BRITANNIARUM REX F . D. (below truncation) DURAND F.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription.

  • Text: GEORGE 4TH BORN 12TH AUGUST 1762 DIED 26TH JUNE 1830. BY HIS FAITHFUL SUBJECTS ON THE CONTINENT IN TESTIMONY OF THEIR SORROW. PARIS 1830.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1703-1963
Primary reference Number: 228074
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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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