British Medals, George IV, Coronation 1821, frosted and glazed silver medal, by (?) J. G. Hancock, laureate bust l., ASCENDED THE BRITISH THRONE ..., rev. Crown above GR IV and sprays of the national flowers, CORONATION, 47.5mm. (BHM.1077; cf. Eimer 1145), mounted for wearing, glazed both sides with silver border, suspension loop and ring, bright frosted surface, scratch on obverse (under glass), extremely fine, rare
Col. Grant (BNJ) suggests Thomas Halliday as the medallist.
(150-200 GBP)