Medal - Proposed Coronation of Edward VIII 1937

€1.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1937
TypePersonality medal
CompositionGilding metal plated bronze
Weight6.18 g
Diameter25.8 mm
Thickness1.6 mm
ShapeRound with a loop
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeReeded
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Giordano#CM211, W&E#6572D1
Obverse descriptionCrowned and robed bust of King Edward VIII facing right.
Obverse letteringH.M. EDWARD VIII, KING AND EMPEROR.
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionCrown on cushion with laurel spray either side. Maker`s info in lower field.
Reverse letteringTO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION OF H. M. KING EDWARD VIII BIRTH 23 JUNE 1894 ACCESSION 20 JAN 1936 CROWNED MAY 12TH 1937 N.P.O.LD. BELFAST. MADE IN ENGLAND.
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1937  - -
Catalog ID1396859960
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