This official Royal Mint coronation medal was issued to mark the coronation of William IV in 1831, and it remains an important and highly desirable piece of royal commemorative history. Struck in bronze and designed by William Wyon, it reflects the refined medallic style of the early nineteenth century, combining elegance, symbolism and careful portrait work in a single commemorative issue.

The obverse shows the bare head of William IV facing right, with the inscription WILLIAM THE FOURTH CROWNED SEP:8 1831. The reverse features the diademed head of Queen Adelaide facing right, with the legend ADELAIDE. QUEEN CONSORT. CROWNED SEP: 6 1831. Together, the two sides record one of the most important ceremonial moments of the reign and give the medal strong historical appeal for collectors of royal portrait medals.

Measuring 33mm in diameter, this piece is listed as BHM 1475 and Eimer 1251, and was struck to an extremely limited mintage of only 1,000 pieces. That low figure makes it especially interesting to collectors, particularly those with an eye for official Royal Mint issues and medals associated with short reigns. The medal also stands out for its connection to William Wyon, one of the most celebrated medallists of the period, whose work is admired for its clarity, balance and classical beauty.

For collectors of coronation medals, royal commemoratives and nineteenth-century British medallic art, this bronze issue offers a fine blend of rarity, craftsmanship and historical significance. It is a lasting tribute to the coronation of William IV and Queen Adelaide, preserved in a form that continues to reward close study and appreciation.