The Pavilion Collection, Commemorative Medals, George, Prince of Wales, appointment as Prince Regent, copper medal, 1811, by Rundell, Bridge and Rundell, bare head r., GEORGIVS PRINCEPS WALLIÆ PATRIAM PRO PATRE REGENS MDCCCXI, rev. the British Lion within closed oak wreath, rose, thistle and shamrock at tie, 69mm. (BHM.705, R3; Eimer -), in red leather case of issue, some very faint graffiti, perhaps a name, shows above the wreath on reverse, nearly very fine and excessively rare
*ex Alan Irvine Collection, Baldwin Auction 81, 10 May 2013, lot 3153
The actual purpose of this medal is unknown, but the reverse design suggests that if it were to have been struck in silver, it would make a handsome presentation piece (it is only known in copper, BHM.listing a single specimen, in the Ashmolean Museum).
(300-400 GBP)