Medal - George VI and Elizabeth Coronation for School Children

€93,550.00
LocationSouth Africa
Year1937
TypeSouvenir medals/Event souvenir
CompositionGilding metal plated bronze
Weight15.5 g
Diameter31.1 mm
Thickness2.7 mm
ShapeRound with a loop
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSmooth
Period
NoticeObverse: Langford Jones
Reverse: Eisa Dziomba
Reference(s) W&E#7003A1
Obverse descriptionConjoined crowned bust of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, left. The legend on a raised band above: “KRONING (ornament) CORONATION” and below between ornaments: “12 . 5. 1937”
Obverse letteringKRONING CORONATION 12 • 5 • 1937
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionMale and female lions on a rock facing right towards a cactus plant, mountains behind and sun breaking through the clouds above. Signed: “E.DZ” on lower left. The legend: “UNIE VAN SUID-AFRIKA . UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA .”.
Reverse letteringUNIE VAN SUID - AFRIKA UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1937  - -
Catalog ID8405211400
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