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Country: * Token * (Tokens - United Kingdom) King William IV
Type: Token
Years: 1837
Metal: Gilt Bronze
Thickness: 1.2 mm
Weight: 4.2 g
Diameter: 22 mm
Grade: VF/XF
Mintage: -
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Shape: Round
Commemoration issue:
The death of King William IV in June 20, 1837.
Obverse:
Bare head of King William facing on right, legend around.
Lettering:
WILLIAM IV DIED JUNE 20 1837.
Reverse:
A rider brandishing a spear and facing two attacking lions. Legend around.
Lettering:
BY TRAMPLING ON LIBERTY I LOST THE REINS
Edge:
Diagonally milled ////
Comments:
In 1830 there appeared a small satirical token marking the downfall of the Duke of Wellington's government, and his replacement as Premier by Lord Grey with the assistance of William IV; the reverse type with its inscription' By trampling on Liberty I lost the reins' was used in first on an coronation token of William IV, 1830.
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces2...
Collection : Exonumia