BHM #1725 - 1837

Death of King William IV
British Historical Medals 1725 - 1837 British Historical Medals 1725 - 1837
Obv. Similar to No. 1724.
1724: Bare head of William IV, right. WILLIAM IIII DIED JUNE 20, 1837.
Rev. Equestrian figure of St George, right spearing the British lion. BY TRAMPLING ON LIBERTY I LOST THE REINS
Br. 22 by T. Kettle. Br. RR.
BMAG.
 
This piece has a milled edge and the reverse is somewhat similar to that used for No. 1522. See also note to No. 1716.
p. 416, British Historical Medals 1760-1960 Volume I.
 
You have to wonder at the passions that keep anger alive even in a death medal! This is not a friendly medal in my opinion. Another place a similar reverse was used was in respect to the Duke of Wellington.