Medal - Proposed Coronation of Edward VIII 1937

€416,073.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1937
TypePersonality medal
CompositionGilding metal plated bronze
Weight13.78 g
Diameter26.1 mm
Thickness2.7 mm
ShapeRound with a loop
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
Notice
Reference(s) W&E#6824A3, Giordano#CM270a
Obverse descriptionCrowned and robed bust of King Edward VIII facing right with the legend and two branches of laurel leaves on a raised border.
Obverse letteringEDWARD VIII KING AND EMPEROR
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionBritannia standing facing, holding crown within an arch [portico], before the Thames River scene, with St Pauls and battleship in the distance, legend on either side of design.
Reverse letteringCROWNED ✤ ✤ A. D. 1937.
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1937  - -
Catalog ID3725589870
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