White Metal Medal of George IV of Great Britain, Great Britain, 1820–1830. 2007.35.8

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/2007.35.8

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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: in exergue: SACRIFICE/ THOMASON DIRFXIT - a fragment from the frieze of the marbles: three persons standing around bull, which has its head raised.

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 34.225
    • Diameter (in mm): 47

Typological Description

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 2007.35.8
  • 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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