Medal - Proposed Coronation of Edward VIII 1937

€1.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1937
TypePersonality medal
CompositionAluminium
Weight4.29 g
Diameter32.1 mm
Thickness2.4 mm
ShapeRound with a round hole
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Giordano#CM242, W&E#6845A, BHM#4311
Obverse descriptionCrowned and robed bust of King Edward VIII facing right within a wide textured border
Obverse lettering• EDWARD VIII • KING & EMPEROR • 1937
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionCrowned standing lion facing left holding shield with Royal Standard above a tablet with inscription. Below is a tree whose foliage forms a wreath of national flowers, with scrolls to left and right.
Reverse letteringCROWNED AT WESTMINSTER MAY 12TH 1937 FAR AS THE BREEZE CAN BEAR THE BILLOWS FOAM SURVEY OUR EMPIRE AND BEHOLD OUR HOME
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1937  - -
Catalog ID5795973620
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