George IV gold Specimen "Coronation" Medal 1821 SP64 PCGS, Eimer-1146a, BHM-1070. 35mm. 31.26gm. By Benedetto Pistrucci. Out of the many coronation medals produced for British monarchs over the last few hundred years, few are as fine in their engraving and visual effect as the present example, produced by Pistrucci for George IV. Although George was an overweight and unattractive King, the Italian engraver has managed to give him an intensely noble appearance, and in such a high relief that the leaves of his laureate wreath are thrust forward in a symbolic testament to his Kingship and honor. This piece is far more highly certified than one usually sees, its high-relief combined with its weight commonly leading to strong hairlines in the fields and interruption to the matte frosted devices; this piece, however, is almost pristine with only light touching to the mirror fields and a cameo worthy portrait of George. An extremely popular type and one of the finest available to commerce.

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