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medals
Composition
Weight
16.49 g
Diameter
37.5 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Smooth
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description
Crowned bust of Edward VII facing right with laurel wreath and year left and legend right. The word `REX` (`king`) is in capitals and slightly larger than the rest of the legend. Pierced hole at the top.
Obverse lettering
1902
EDUAR-
-DUS
SEPT-
IMUS
REX
ET IMP
-ERA-
-TOR (Translation: Edward the Seventh King and Emperor)
Obverse script
Reverse description
Coat of arms of the Borough of Rawtenstall, Lancashire, in the centre with motto `FLORET QUI LABORAT` (`he who labours flourishes`) and the name of the alderman, Justice of the Peace (JP) and mayor H.W. Trickett.
Reverse lettering
BOROUGH OF RAWTENSTALL CORONATION
MEDAL
FLORET QUI LABORAT
ALDERMAN
H.W. TRICKETT J.P.
MAYOR
