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Great Britain - 1831

Coronation of King William IV

Obverse
Obverse:
Similar to No. 1522.
1522: Bare head of William IV, right.
Legend:
WILLIAM IV.
Exergue:
CROWNED SEP . 8 . 1831
Size:
22 mm.
Reverse
Reverse:
Equestrian figure holding spear attempting to slay two British lions, left.
Legend:
BY TRAMPLING ON LIBERTY I LOST THE REINS
Exergue:
+

BHM:

Br. 22 by ?
Br. CC.
AM; BM; BMAG; NMW; UM.
Fi. 980.

 
See note to Nos. 1475 and 1522.
British Historical Medals 1760-1960 Volume I, p.366