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medal
;
restrike
Object Type
medal
restrike
Museum number
1945,0901.21
Description
Bronze medal; restrike.
(whole)
Bare head of William IV, right.
(obverse)
Inscription within wreath dividing trident.
(reverse)
Producer name
Designed by:
William Wyon
After:
Sir Francis Chantrey
Production date
1830
Production place
Made in:
British Isles
Materials
bronze
Dimensions
Diameter:
68.000 millimetres
$Inscriptions
Curator's comments
Brown 1980 states: Presumably this piece was also intended for Queen Adelaide although why it should not have the crown on the reverse is not clear. This variety is certainly commoner than the one with the crown. This piece is noted by Carlisle, pp. 141-42 without comment. See also Brown 1 p332.1363.
Bibliographic references
Carlisle 1837 / A memoir of the life and works of William Wyon Esq, ARA, Chief Engraver of the Royal Mint
(pp 141-42)
Brown 1980 / A catalogue of British historical medals 1760-1960, vol.I: the accession of George III to the death of William IV
(p341.1414)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
king/queen
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
William IV, King of the United Kingdom
Named in inscription:
Adelaide, Queen of William IV
Associated events
Commemoration of:
Accession of King William IV, 1830
Acquisition name
Donated by:
C A Freemantle
Previous owner
Previous owner/ex-collection:
Sir Charles Fremantle
Acquisition date
1945
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
1945,0901.21
C&M catalogue number
MB3 (Brown 1)
(341)
(1414)