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Medal - George IV Izaak Walton
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1824 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | Bust of Izaak Walton three-quarters to the left, depicted with long hair, cravat, armour, and a scarf across the body, in high relief. The legend 'IZAAK WALTON.' curves around the right field, and the exergue bears the inscription 'AVGAN. MDCCCXXIV' indicating the date of issue. |
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| Obverse lettering | IZAAK WALTON. / AVGAN. MDCCCXXIV |
| Reverse description | An angler standing to the right, leaning against a tall pedestal tomb surmounted by a lidded urn, with aquatic and floral vegetation flanking the scene in the field. The legend 'PISCATORIBUS SACRUM.' curves around the upper border, and the engraver's name 'T. GOSDEN.' appears in the lower exergue. |
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