Coronation of King William IV. 1831.: CM.243-1939

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Titles

Coronation of King William IV. 1831.

Maker(s)

Ruler: William IV (1830-37)
Engraver: Wyon, William

Entities

British Isles

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1938-12-03) by Gatty, H. P. W.

Dating

Production date: AD 1831

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 33 mm Diameter 33 mm Weight 19.03 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of William IV, facing right.

Text: WILLIAM THE FOURTH CROWNED SEP: 8 1831 (below) W. WYON.
Location: Obverse
Type: Design

Inscription present: Diademed head of Queen Adelaide, facing right.

Text: ADELAIDE QUEEN CONSORT CROWNED SEP: 8 1831.
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): 358

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.243-1939
Primary reference Number: 228082
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 16 September 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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