Historical Objects / Medals

Collection of Tyler Yates

Death of the Duke of York

Engraver:
T. Halliday
Year:
1827
Country:
England
Diameter:
45 mm
Obverse:
Bust of the Duke of York facing left.
H.R.H. FREDERICK DUKE OF YORK.
HALLIDAY. F.
Reverse:
Soldier with sword and shield in mourning. The soldier is sitting in front of weapons and flags.
THE WARRIOR MOURNS HIS GUARDIAN FRIEND
BORN AUG. 16. 1763
DIED JAN. 5. 1827
References:
BHM 1276

Frederick Augustus was the second son of George III. He was a soldier by profession.

Interestingly, the hint of the number '8' can be seen under the '7' on the reverse. This appears to be a fault with the die as it appears on both specimens of this medal.