Medal - George VI and Elizabeth Coronation

€1.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1937
TypePersonality medal
CompositionGilding metal plated bronze
Weight21.9 g
Diameter35 mm
Thickness2.5 mm
ShapeRound (Suspension hole with pin on ribbon bars)
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
NoticeJohn Langford-Jones
Reference(s) BHM#4328, W&E#7180A4
Obverse descriptionConjoined and crowned busts of Their Majesties facing to left. Legend around and date to the right of the king`s shoulder.
Obverse letteringCORONATION OF KING GEORGE VI AND QUEEN ELIZABETH • 12 MAY 1937
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionA large radiant imperial crown with the crowned golden lion of England above, and on either side a fruit tree, with the rampant lion of Scotland in one and the Irish Harp in the other. Legend below, and all around in border, a garland of flowers.
Reverse letteringTO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION OF KING GEORGE VI AND QUEEN ELIZABETH 12th MAY 1937
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverHeaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham (Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham Limited), United Kingdom (1850-2003)
Mintage1937  - -
Catalog ID7920505640
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