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Coronation of King William IV. 1831.: CM.M.325-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Coronation of King William IV. 1831.

Maker(s)

Ruler: William IV (1830-37)
Engraver: Wyon, William

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1877-10-20) by VanSittart, Augustus Arthur

Dating

Production date: AD 1831

Components of the work

Object composed of gold Diameter (min) 33 mm Diameter 33 mm Weight 27.37 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of William IV, facing right.

  • Text: WILLIAM THE FOURTH CROWNED SEP: 8 1831 (below) W. WYON.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Diademed head of Queen Adelaide, facing right.

  • Text: ADELAIDE QUEEN CONSORT CROWNED SEP: 8 1831.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.325-R
Primary reference Number: 228078
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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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