George IV gold Proof "Coronation" Medal 1821 PR63 Ultra Cameo NGC, Eimer-1146a, BHM-1070. 35mm. 31.26gm. By Benedetto Pistrucci. A historic yet contentious coronation issue struck to incredibly high relief, the King's meticulously rendered bust rising boldly towards the viewer in true medallic fashion, lending fully to the designation of the "Ultra Cameo" superlative. Widely considered one of the finest British coronation issues despite the King's dissatisfaction with the Medal and general negative disposition towards Pistrucci, a contributing factor to the engraver's fall from prominence with Mint officials. The reverse depicts George seated in throne, crowned by Victory, with allegorical representations of Great Britain, denoted by Corinthian helmets decorated in the thistle, clover, and rose. An exciting issue in gold and one not usually encountered in choice states of preservation, and as such, we expect a level of interest consistent with this fact. Sold with the original case of issue.

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