Lot no. 1463
GRANDE-BRETAGNE - UNITED KINGDOM
William IV (1830-1837). Gold Medal, Coronation of William IV and Adelaide, Burnished Flan (PROOF) 1831, London.
WILLIAM THE FOURTH CROWNED SEP: 8 1831. Nude head right, C on edge of neck and signature W. WYON. S.
Rv. ADELAIDE. QUEEN CONSORT. CROWNED SEP: 8 1831. Adelaide's diademed head right, C on the edge of the neck and signature W. WYON. S.
BHM.1475 - Eimer 1251 ; Gold - 27,52 g - 33 mm - 12 h
NGC PF 62 ULTRA CAMEO (6906580-002).
Burnished blank (PROOF) and intense cameo effect (ULTRA CAMEO). Micro-marks and slight hairlines in the fields. Superb at Fleur de coin.
Of the 1203 medals produced, 238 were recast, leaving only 965 for distribution. The busts are after those of the sculptor Sir Francis Chantrey (Forrer I pp.396-397) who signed with a C under the busts, before being entrusted to William Wyon for the production.
* Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.
* Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.
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