Coronation of Queen Caroline 1722 - 1732

John Croker crafted this silver medal portraying the "Coronation of Queen Caroline." Note the profile of the Queen, which is reminiscent of ancient Roman portraiture. Her idealized features and the inscription that frames her, serve to elevate her status. Medals such as these were not mere decorations; they were potent tools of royal propaganda, intended to project power and legitimacy. Consider the evolution of the female profile in art. From the goddesses of antiquity to Renaissance portraits, the profile view often symbolizes idealized beauty and strength. This echoes through time, as seen in coins, sculptures, and paintings across various cultures. The intention remains the same: to immortalize and venerate. The act of commemoration, deeply rooted in the human psyche, finds its expression in this medal. It speaks to our innate desire to preserve memory and honor figures of authority, a ritual that continues to evolve through different forms of media, yet remains fundamentally unchanged.