Coronation of George IV
Medal
1821 (made)
1821 (made)
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This silver medal commemorates the coronation of George IV (1762-1830).
George reigned from 1820-1830. He was the eldest son of George III and Queen Charlotte.
He became Regent in 1811 following the illness of his father. He gained a bad reputation in his youth, gambling wildly, hunting, dancing and marrying, illegally, a Roman Catholic widow, Maria Fitzherbert. Throughout his life George surrounded himself with friends from the theatre, literature and the world of art. In 1785 he commissioned the architect Henry Holland to design the Royal Pavilion at Brighton. The exotic building reflected the Prince's interest in architecture and his taste for 'Oriental' art. In addition George patronised many contemporary artists throughout his lifetime, including the painters George Romney and Thomas Lawrence.
George reigned from 1820-1830. He was the eldest son of George III and Queen Charlotte.
He became Regent in 1811 following the illness of his father. He gained a bad reputation in his youth, gambling wildly, hunting, dancing and marrying, illegally, a Roman Catholic widow, Maria Fitzherbert. Throughout his life George surrounded himself with friends from the theatre, literature and the world of art. In 1785 he commissioned the architect Henry Holland to design the Royal Pavilion at Brighton. The exotic building reflected the Prince's interest in architecture and his taste for 'Oriental' art. In addition George patronised many contemporary artists throughout his lifetime, including the painters George Romney and Thomas Lawrence.
Object details
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| Title | Coronation of George IV (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Silver |
| Brief description | Medal, silver, Cornation of George IV, unknown medallist, English, 1821 |
| Physical description | Obverse: bust of George IV facing left, crowned with a laurel wreath. Inscription. Reverse: The central inscription 'GR / IV' is surmounted by a crown, and surrounded by sprays of roses, thistles and shamrocks. Inscription. |
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| Object history | Given by Professor J. Hull Grundy and Mrs. Ann Hull Grundy, in 1978. |
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| Summary | This silver medal commemorates the coronation of George IV (1762-1830). George reigned from 1820-1830. He was the eldest son of George III and Queen Charlotte. He became Regent in 1811 following the illness of his father. He gained a bad reputation in his youth, gambling wildly, hunting, dancing and marrying, illegally, a Roman Catholic widow, Maria Fitzherbert. Throughout his life George surrounded himself with friends from the theatre, literature and the world of art. In 1785 he commissioned the architect Henry Holland to design the Royal Pavilion at Brighton. The exotic building reflected the Prince's interest in architecture and his taste for 'Oriental' art. In addition George patronised many contemporary artists throughout his lifetime, including the painters George Romney and Thomas Lawrence. |
| Bibliographic reference | Brown, Lawrence. British Historical Medals 1760-1960, Vol I, The Accession of George III to the Death of William IV, London, 1980, cat. no. 1077 |
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| Accession number | A.73-1978 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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