Death of King George IV. 1830.: CM.849-2009

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Titles

Death of King George IV. 1830.

Maker(s)

Ruler: William IV (1830-37)
Engraver: Stothard, Alfred Joseph

Entities

British Isles

Categories

Medal

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2009-07-13) by HM Goverment in lieu of inheritance tax

Dating

Production date: AD 1830

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 62 mm Diameter 62 mm Weight 95.46 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Laureate and draped bust of George IV, facing right.

Text: GEORGIUS IIII DEI GRATIA REX.
Location: Obverse
Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription within beaded circle and two circles of inscription.

Text: (around) ? GEORGE . IV . BY . THE . GRACE . OF . GOD . KING . OF . GREAT . BRITAIN . & IRELAND . DEFENDER . OF . THE FAITH . KING . OF . HANOVER & BRUNSWICK &c. ? BORN . XII . AUGUST . MDCCLXII . ASCENDED . THE . THRONE . XXIX . JANUARY . MDCCCXX . DIED . XXVI . JUNE MDCCCXXX. (in centre) HIS REIGN BROUGHT VICTORY, PEACE, AND CONCORD.
Location: Reverse
Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

A Catalogue of British Historical Medals, 1760-1960. Vol I: The Accession of George III to the Death of William IV page(s): 332

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.849-2009
Primary reference Number: 228076
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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