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William IV. 1830-1837. Gold Medal n. d., 118.09 g. Royal Geographical Society, Founder's Medal. By W. Wyon. Bust, bare. GVLIELMVS IIII D : G : BRITANNIARVM REX MDCCCXXX. Rv. Britannia standing, beside sextant and globe, holding wreath and scroll. OB TERRAS RECLUSAS. In exergue: ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON. Plain edge. 54.6 mm. Eimer 1229. BHM 1467. Sehr selten / Very rare. Vorzüglich / Extremely Fine. Mattiert / Matte finish.

The Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) is a learned society and professional body for geography based in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1830 for the advancement of geographical sciences, the society has 16,000 members, with its work reaching the public through publications, research groups and lectures. It was founded on 16 July 1830 under the name Geographical Society of London as an institution to promote the 'advancement of geographical science'.

Awarded annually since 1839 in gold, and from 1975 in silver gilt; given for the encouragement and promotion of geographical science and discovery. The reverse is shared by other prize medals of the Society, including the Patron's Medal, which carries a portrait of the reigning monarch.