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Death of King George IV. 1830.: CM.849-2009

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Death of King George IV. 1830.

Maker(s)

Ruler: William IV (1830-37)
Engraver: Stothard, Alfred Joseph

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2009-07-13) by HM Goverment in lieu of inheritance tax

Dating

Production date: AD 1830

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 62 mm Diameter 62 mm Weight 95.46 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Laureate and draped bust of George IV, facing right.

  • Text: GEORGIUS IIII DEI GRATIA REX.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription within beaded circle and two circles of inscription.

  • Text: (around) ? GEORGE . IV . BY . THE . GRACE . OF . GOD . KING . OF . GREAT . BRITAIN . & IRELAND . DEFENDER . OF . THE FAITH . KING . OF . HANOVER & BRUNSWICK &c. ? BORN . XII . AUGUST . MDCCLXII . ASCENDED . THE . THRONE . XXIX . JANUARY . MDCCCXX . DIED . XXVI . JUNE MDCCCXXX. (in centre) HIS REIGN BROUGHT VICTORY, PEACE, AND CONCORD.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.849-2009
Primary reference Number: 228076
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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