White Metal Medal of George IV of Great Britain, Great Britain, 1820–1830. 2007.35.29

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/2007.35.29

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Obverse: THE ELGIN MEDALS DEDICATED BY PERMISSION TO HIS MAJESTY GEORGE IV. - royal coat of arms with supporters (lion and unicorn on either side).
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Reverse: THOMASON DIRFXIT - a fragment from the frieze of the marbles: group of three horsemen, one (in front of group) wearing helmet; front part of fourth horse visible as well as two legs of fifth horse; all facing left.

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 33.897
    • Diameter (in mm): 47

Typological Description

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 2007.35.29
  • Lot: 2007.35
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Classical Numismatic Group 75

Description

piece of set of 48: presentation of Elgin Marbles to British Museum issue.

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States

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