HANOVER. William IV. 1830-1837. WM Medal (55mm, 56.47 g, 12h). On the Royal Coronation. By T. W. Ingraham. Dated 1831. As made.Electronic Auction 548 British Medals, White Metal Sold For $ 90. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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HANOVER. William IV. 1830-1837. WM Medal (55mm, 56.47 g, 12h). On the Royal Coronation. By T. W. Ingraham. Dated 1831. William and Adelaide standing right on daïs, being presented crown by Britain, kneeling left, while Scotland and Ireland stand behind, extending hands; in background, minister standing slightly left with hands raised; above, Victory flying left, holding two trumpets, one of which she blows; CROWNED SEPṚ 8TH/1831 in two lines in exergue / KING WILLIAM IV/BORN AUGṬ 21ST 1765./QUEEN ADELAIDE BORN AUGṬ 13TH 1792/MARRIED JULY 11TH 1818/ASCENDED JUNE 26TH/1830. in seven lines; radiate crown above; all within wreath composed of roses, thistles, and shamrocks. BHM 1484; Eimer 2166 (not listed in Æ); cf. Bramsen 2317. Some deposits, marks, and light hairlines, traces of underlying luster. As made. |