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Medal - George IV York Minster
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1829 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | A detailed relief view of the west front and nave of York Minster, depicting the Gothic cathedral with its twin towers and central tower in perspective. The legend 'YORK MINSTER' appears in the lower exergue, with the maker's name 'BARBER CATTLE & NORTH' inscribed below in smaller lettering. |
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| Obverse lettering | YORK MINSTER / BARBER CATTLE & NORTH |
| Reverse description | A detailed relief interior perspective view of the choir of York Minster, showing the fan-vaulted ceiling, choir stalls flanking both sides, and the decorative iron screen and altar at the far end. The three-line legend in the lower exergue commemorates the destruction of the choir by fire on 2 February 1829. |
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