Medal - George IV Royal Visit, J.G. Hancock, bronze

€383,844.00
LocationIreland
Year1821
TypeCommemorative medals/Event medal
CompositionCopper
Weight
Diameter45 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSmooth
Period
NoticeJohn Gregory Hancock
Reference(s) BHM#1117, Eimer#1149
Obverse descriptionLaureate bust of King George IV facing left
Obverse letteringGEORGE IV ASCENDED THE BRITISH THRONE JAN 29 1820 IN THE 58 YEAR OF HIS AGE
Obverse script
Reverse descriptionCrowned Irish harp above a spray of shamrocks, roses and thistles
Reverse letteringIRELAND HAILS WITH JOY THE VISIT OF HER SOVEREIGN AUGUST 1821
Reverse script
Engraver
Mintage1821  - -
Catalog ID4100126330
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