British Medals, George IV, Coronation 1821, copy of the official medal, in copper, by Edward Avern, as worn, when in silver, by members of the Buckingham Yeomanry Coronation Horse, laureate bust l., variety signed EA below, rev. the King enthroned, crowned by Victory, and attended by Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia, 35mm. (BHM.1071, R3; Eimer 1146b), choice mint state and very rare
*bt. Spink & Son, 1977
See footnote to previous lot. The medals in copper were not for wearing but were probably struck as gifts for the Duke of Buckingham.
(150-200 GBP)