Coronation of King George IV [obverse]

1821

Benedetto Pistrucci

Associated Names
Benedetto Pistrucci

Medalist, Italian, 1783 - 1855

This is an image of a coin featuring a detailed profile of a man with curly hair adorned with a laurel wreath, facing left. The engraving shows intricate details in the hair and facial features. There is an inscription in Latin around the edge of the coin. The coin's metallic surface reflects light.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    silver

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.)
    gross weight: 16.92 gr (0.037 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession Number

    1998.108.15.a

Associated Artworks

The sculpture on this circular medal depicts a classical scene of a seated figure being crowned. The central figure, seated on a throne, is draped in a toga and holds a rod. To the right, a winged figure extends a crown towards the seated individual. At the left, three standing figures observe, with the leftmost one also holding a staff. The scene is crafted in relief, with detailed figures and attire. Surrounding the central group, there are inscriptions along the top and bottom edges. The top reads "PROPRIO JAM JURE ANIMO PATERNO" and the bottom notes "INAUGURATUS DIE JULII XIX ANNO MDCCCXXI." The sculpture is made from a bronze-like metal, giving it a warm, metallic sheen.

Britannia, Scotia, and Hibernia Offering Thanks for the King's Coronation by Genius [reverse]

Benedetto Pistrucci

1821

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Purchased c. 1960/1985 by Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 1998 to NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

2007

  • Pollard. John Graham. Renaissance Medals. The Collections of the National Gallery of Art Systematic Catalogue. 2 vols. Washington, 2007: 2:no. 863, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference: GEORGIUS III D[EI].G[RATIAE].BRITIANNIARUM REX F[EDE].D[EFENSORES?]. (George IV, by the grace of God King of Britain, Defender of the Faith)

Wikidata ID

Q63861666

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