1827 Death of Duke of York Historical Medallion by B Pistrucci
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Story
Prince Frederick, Duke of York was King George III's 2nd son and younger brother to George IV, Prince of Wales. He followed a military career from a young age and had early successes but some significant losses in the late 1790's. The nursery rhyme "The grand old Duke of York" was about this Duke and referred to some of his failures on the battlefield. He died at the age of 46 from cardio-vascular disease and is buried at Windsor Castle.
Obverse Description
Bust of Duke of York
Reverse Description
Twenty-three line laudatory inscription
Features
Diameter: 60 mm
Material: Bronze
Condition: EF
Reference: Eimer 1189
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International orders: All duties, taxes and import charges are calculated and collected at checkout. There will be nothing further to pay upon delivery.
Story
Prince Frederick, Duke of York was King George III's 2nd son and younger brother to George IV, Prince of Wales. He followed a military career from a young age and had early successes but some significant losses in the late 1790's. The nursery rhyme "The grand old Duke of York" was about this Duke and referred to some of his failures on the battlefield. He died at the age of 46 from cardio-vascular disease and is buried at Windsor Castle.
Obverse Description
Bust of Duke of York
Reverse Description
Twenty-three line laudatory inscription
Features
Diameter: 60 mm
Material: Bronze
Condition: EF
Reference: Eimer 1189
