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Great Britain - 1822

King George IV: Visit to Scotland

Obverse
Obverse:
Similar to No. 1191.
No. 1191: Laureate draped bust of George IV, left.
Legend:
GEORGE IV
Exergue:
ASCENDED THE BRITISH THRONE JAN . 29 . 1820.
Size:
28.1 mm.
Reverse
Reverse:
Similar to No. 1191, but without the month.
No. 1191: Similar to No. 1189, but with star of the Order of St Andrew in place of shield.
No. 1189: Shield with St Andrew bearing cross and the national motto, open wreath of roses, thistles and shamrocks below.
Legend:
SCOTLAND HAILS WITH JOY THE VISIT OF HER SOVEREIGN
Exergue:
AUGUST 1822

BHM:

AR (45), AE (45), AE (28), WM (28) by ?
AR R; AE R; AE (28) R; WM R.
AM; NMA.
C.P. 34/11.

   
See note to No. 1178.
British Historical Medals 1760-1860, Volume I, p. 289

King George IV: Visit to Scotland

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King George IV: Visit to Scotland

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