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'.

Object Details

ID: MEC1574
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