Coronation of William IV

This small silver medal commemorates the coronation of William IV in 1831, a significant moment in British history. On one side, the profile of the new king faces right, his regal features meticulously rendered. The reverse side depicts a crowned Britannia, seated and holding a trident and olive branch, symbolizing naval power and peace. The careful execution of these figures, despite the medal's small diameter of just over an inch, speaks to the skill required for such miniature relief sculpture. This piece, created by the chief engraver at the Royal Mint, serves as a tangible link to a pivotal royal event, designed to be both a memento and a miniature work of art.