Medal commemorating the visit of King George IV to Southampton, 1823
Medal commemorating the visit of King George IV to Southampton, 1823. Obverse: Head of King George IV, laureate (left). Legend: 'GEORGIUS IV D : G : BRITANNIARUM REX.' Reverse: A naval crown within two sprays of oak. Legend: 'PORTUM SUTHAMPTONIAE INTRAVIT.' Exergue: 'VOTIS COMMUNITATIS . 1823'.
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Object Details
ID: | MEC1574 |
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Collection: | Coins and medals |
Type: | Medal |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Wyon, William |
Events: | King George IV's visit to Southampton, 1823 |
Date made: | 1823 |
People: | King George IV; King George IV Wyon, William |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 53 mm |