1795 MARRIAGE OF THE PRINCE OF WALES TO CAROLINE OF BRUNSWICK MEDALLION

1795 Marriage of the Prince of Wales & Caroline of Brunswick Medallion

Eimer 865 · Bronze · GVF Condition · £425

A handsome commemorative medallion struck to celebrate the marriage of George, Prince of Wales (later King George IV) to Caroline of Brunswick, solemnised on 8 April 1795 at St James’s Palace, London. Catalogued as Eimer 865, this is a fine example of late Georgian royal memorabilia.

Features

• Obverse: Conjoined busts of George and Caroline facing right.
  Legend: GEORGIUS PRINCEPS WALLIAE · CAROLINA BRUNS · UXOR
  (“George, Prince of Wales; Caroline of Brunswick, his wife”)
• Reverse: Standing figure of Hymen, holding two shields (each bearing the arms of the couple), with torches at either side.
  Legend: JUNIX HYMEN TAEDIS ILLUSTRIBUS AMBOS
  (“Hymen joins them both with illustrious torches”)
  Exergue: NUPT: APRIL VIII · MDCCXCV (Marriage: 8 April 1795)

Specifications

• Metal: Bronze
• Diameter: 41 mm
• Reference: Eimer 865; Medallic Illustrations II, 707/423
• Condition: Good Very Fine (GVF) – attractive detail with light wear
• Price: £425

Historical Note

This medallion was struck to celebrate the dynastic marriage of the Prince of Wales and Caroline of Brunswick. The reverse imagery of Hymen, god of marriage, uniting the couple’s arms under blazing torches, symbolises harmony and dynastic union. In reality, the marriage was deeply troubled, with the couple separating soon after the birth of their daughter, Princess Charlotte. The medal thus reflects the idealised hopes of the time, standing today as both a commemorative and a poignant reminder of George IV’s turbulent personal life.

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