Death of King George IV. 1830.: CM.28.1603-1920

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Titles

Death of King George IV. 1830.

Maker(s)

Ruler: William IV (1830-37)
Engraver: Kettle, T.

Entities

British Isles

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1920-06-14) by Hasluck, F. W.

Dating

Production date: AD 1830

Components of the work

Object composed of brass (alloy) Diameter (min) 24 mm Diameter 24 mm Weight 5.48 g

Inscription or legends present

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

Text: GEORGE IV KING OF GREAT BRITAIN.
Location: Obverse
Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription within circle of palm fronds.

Text: BORN AUGT 12 . 1762 DIED JUNE 26 . 1830 BELOVED AND LAMENTED.
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): 336

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.28.1603-1920
Primary reference Number: 228072
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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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