Medal - George VI and Elizabeth Coronation Sutton Coldfield

€237,169.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1937
TypePersonality medals › Coronation and election medals
CompositionGilding metal plated copper
Weight20.8 g
Diameter38 mm
Thickness2 mm
ShapeRound (Suspension hole with ring and ribbon)
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
NoticeJohn Langford-Jones
Reference(s) BHM#4342
Obverse descriptionLarge conjoined and crowned busts of Their Majesties facing to left. Legend around and date to the right of the king`s shoulder, the engraver`s name is written to right at bottom, inside the king`s shoulder.
Obverse letteringCORONATION•OF•KING•GEORGE VI & QUEEN•ELIZABETH 12 MAY 1937 SALE
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionCoat of arms of the city with the mayor`s name and that of the engraver. Legend around.
Reverse letteringCORONATION ♚ CELEBRATIONS 1937• SALE WILLIAM•A•PERRY•MAYOR• ROYAL TOWN OF SUTTON COLDFIELD
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverH.B. Sale Ltd., Birmingham, United Kingdom (1862-date)
Mintage1937  - -
Catalog ID8467407260
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