Medal - George V and Mary Coronation

€156,684.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1911
TypePersonality medals › Coronation and election medals
CompositionBronze
Weight8.3 g
Diameter28.5 mm
Thickness2 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
Notice
Reference(s) W&E#5065B1
Obverse descriptionThe 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 scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionA crown and two scepters holding a tapestry commemorating the coronation of King George V with a floral design around the edge.
Reverse letteringGEORGIUS 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 scriptLatin
EngraverWilliam James Dingley - Silversmith, Birmingham, United Kingdom (1885-1982)
Mintage1911 W.J.D. - -
Catalog ID4762671920
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