[GEORGE IV (1762-1830, King of Great Britain)]

White Metal Coronation Medal with the King’s image in profile on the front and a crown above roses and thistles on the verso, 2 inches across, mounted for hanging,

George IV's coronation was held on July 19th75 1821, and it is was perhaps the most expensive in British history. The king reportedly wanted a service to rival that of Napoleon. The result was an extravagant ceremony that included a crown with 12,000 diamonds; the banquet served more than 2,000 people.

Item Date:  1821

Stock No:  42738      £75

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