Lot 1246
Great Britain. George IV (1820-1830), 1821 gold coronation medal, by Pistrucci. Plain edge. King's portrait faces left in high relief. "GEORGIUS IIII D. G. [top of king's head] BRITANNIARUM REX F. D ." Signed "B.P." under truncation in field. Reverse: coronation scene with king in chair facing left, an angel behind him holding a crown over his head, three draped and helmeted muses facing the king on the left. Legend above: "PROPRIO JAM JURE ANIMO PATERNO." Legend beneath exergue in three lines reads: "INAUGURATUS / DIE, JULII. XIX / ANNO. MDCCCXXI." 34.90 mm in diameter. Eimer-1146. The high relief design is quite amazing. Scratch across king's portrait but otherwise a superb medal with glorious gold color and prooflike surfaces.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000.
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| Realized $3,450 |
