British Medals, George IV, Coronation 1821, a pair of gilt clichés, signed TW (possibly Thomas Webb), bust l., in robes and wearing collar of Order, ... ASCENDED THE BRITISH THRONE ..., rev. rose and thistle and shamrock either side of crown, KING GEORGE IV, 52.5mm. (BHM.1094), matt surface, extremely fine, rare
The clichés are found combined and sometimes contained within a plain or ornamental border (see following lot). The obverse sometimes used separately as a setting in a box lid or in frames.
(150-200 GBP)