The medal portrays the bust of George V and Queen Mary with a hole on the top-centre to be hung. To the left of the King and Queen’s shoulder is the micro engraving ‘W.J.D’ and ‘B’ham’ to the right which is the manufacturer.
Obverse lettering
· KING GEORGE V & Queen Mary
· Coronation 1911 ·
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
A crown and two scepters holding a tapestry commemorating the coronation of King George V with a floral design around the edge.
Reverse lettering
GEORGIUS V.
DEI : GRA: BRITT :
OMN : REX FID :
DEF : IND : IMP:
CROWNED
1911 (Translation: George the Fifth by the Grace of God King of all the Britons Defender of the Faith Emperor of India Crowned 1911)
Reverse script
Latin
Engraver
William James Dingley - Silversmith, Birmingham, United Kingdom (1885-1982)