Watch List notes:

British Medals, William IV, Accession 1830, Queen Adelaide's medal, large frosted silver medal, by William Wyon, after Sir Francis Chantrey, bare head r., GUILELMO IIII DG BRITANNIAR REGI F D, rev. legend in 4 lines within oak wreath extending from naval trident, with crown above, ADELAIDE REGINA CUDI JUSSIT MDCCCXXX, 68mm. (BHM.1413, R3; Eimer 1220, footnote), presumed once glazed, obverse dulled, reverse unmarked, extremely fine and exceedingly rare
*ex Thomas Stainton Collection, Glendining's, 18 February 1987, lot 29
Carlisle, '...this medal struck at the express command of Her Majesty ... only to be given by Her Majesty to those whom The Queen graciously condescends to honour.'
(800-1200 GBP)