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William IV 1831 gold coronation Medal, by William Wyon

Sold for £2,300 at Sovereign Rarities on Jun 3, 2026.

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† William IV (1830-37), fine gold Coronation medal 1831, bare head of King right, W. WYON. S. below for William Wyon Sculptor, legend surrounding, WILLIAM THE FOURTH CROWNED SEP:8 1831, rev. struck en medaille, diademed head of Queen Adelaide right, W. WYON. S. below, legend surrounding ADELAIDE. QUEEN CONSORT. CROWNED SEP: 8 1831, edge inscribed incuse, Presented by William IV on his coronation, 8 Sept 1831 to William Mackinnon MP, 33mm, 27.38g (BHM 1475; Eimer 1251). A "pocket piece" having been admired for many years with commensurate wear, tear and multiple digs and surface marks both sides, otherwise Fair to fine and an interesting presentation piece struck in fine gold.

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