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Coronation of King George IV. 1821.: CM.TR.2177-R

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Titles

Coronation of King George IV. 1821.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George IV (1820-30)
Engraver: Halliday, Thomas
Engraver: Kempson, Peter

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1937) by Trinity College, Cambridge

Dating

Production date: AD 1821

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 49 mm Diameter 49 mm Weight 50.79 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Laureate head of George IV, facing left.

  • Text: GEORGIUS IV . D : G : BRITT : REX F : D:
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: The coronation scene.

  • Text: (in exergue) GEO : IV . CORONAT : MDCCCXXI.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.2177-R
Primary reference Number: 228037

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

Citation for print

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Coronation of King George IV. 1821." Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/228037 Accessed: 2024-04-24 23:36:52

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