Death of George IV
Medal
1830 (made)
1830 (made)
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This medal commemorates the death of George IV, on June 26th, 1830.
The medal shows on one side the head of the King, on the other side Britannia mourning at the foot of an urn, with her shield and helmet.
Britannia was the Latin name used by the Romans to describe the island of Great Britain and was personified as a goddess.
The medal shows on one side the head of the King, on the other side Britannia mourning at the foot of an urn, with her shield and helmet.
Britannia was the Latin name used by the Romans to describe the island of Great Britain and was personified as a goddess.
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Title | Death of George IV (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Silvered pewter |
Brief description | Medal, silvered pewter, commemorating the death of George IV, England, signed W.T. |
Physical description | Medal depicts on the obverse the bust of the King, to left laureate. GEORGIUS IIII D : G : REX. On the reverse: IN MEMORY OF GEORGE THE FOURTH. Britannia mourning at the foot of an urn; on the left her shield and helmet; in the background, a cypress and a weeping willow; below, BORN. AUGUST. 12. 1762. DIED. JUNE 1830 AGED. 68. |
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Object history | Medal commemorates the death of George IV, June 26, 1830. Given by Mrs Glinn. |
Production | signed W.T. |
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Summary | This medal commemorates the death of George IV, on June 26th, 1830. The medal shows on one side the head of the King, on the other side Britannia mourning at the foot of an urn, with her shield and helmet. Britannia was the Latin name used by the Romans to describe the island of Great Britain and was personified as a goddess. |
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Accession number | 670-1906 |
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Record created | January 9, 2009 |
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