Britain - 1821 Queen Caroline Death Medal - Destroyed by Storm

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Offered is a fascinating 1821 medal commemorating the death of Queen Caroline (wife of George IV), BHM#1146. Struck in white metal, this example is of the ever-popular, and very scarce ‘Though Destroyed by the Storm’ type - an allusion to a contemporary rumour that the Queen had been killed by ball lightning (which was generally feared at this time).

A medal of excellent execution, this well-struck example bears only light cabinet friction and a delicate, grey patina which gives way to lustre in the fields between the devices.

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Offered is a fascinating 1821 medal commemorating the death of Queen Caroline (wife of George IV), BHM#1146. Struck in white metal, this example is of the ever-popular, and very scarce ‘Though Destroyed by the Storm’ type - an allusion to a contemporary rumour that the Queen had been killed by ball lightning (which was generally feared at this time).

A medal of excellent execution, this well-struck example bears only light cabinet friction and a delicate, grey patina which gives way to lustre in the fields between the devices.

Offered is a fascinating 1821 medal commemorating the death of Queen Caroline (wife of George IV), BHM#1146. Struck in white metal, this example is of the ever-popular, and very scarce ‘Though Destroyed by the Storm’ type - an allusion to a contemporary rumour that the Queen had been killed by ball lightning (which was generally feared at this time).

A medal of excellent execution, this well-struck example bears only light cabinet friction and a delicate, grey patina which gives way to lustre in the fields between the devices.