Description

George IV. 1820-1830. Gold Medal n. d. (1821), Miniature complimentary gold medal. Coronation of George IV. By J. B. Merlen. Bust, bare. GEORGIUS IV D . G . BRITANNIARUM REX F . D. Rv. Radiant crown within wreath. GOD SAVE OUR BELOVED KING. Plain edge. 9.7 mm. Eimer -. BHM 1177. Vorzüglich / Extremely Fine. Mit Originaletui / With original box.

George IV (12 August 1762 - 26 June 1830) was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and King of Hanover from 29 January 1820 until his death in 1830.

At the time of his accession to the throne, he was acting as prince regent for his father, King George III, having done so since 5 February 1811 during his father's final mental illness.

His coronation took place at Westminster Abbey, London, on 19 July 1821. Originally scheduled for 1 August of the previous year, the ceremony had been postponed due to the parliamentary proceedings of George's estranged wife, Queen Caroline. Because these failed to deprive Caroline of her titles and obtain a divorce from the King, she was excluded from the ceremony.

The obverse die was re-used on a medal for the King's death, with the reverse legend ALL THE NATION LAMENTS HIS LOSS (cf. BHM 1389).