Medal - Proposed Coronation of Edward VIII 1937

€1.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1937
TypePersonality medal
CompositionGilding metal plated bronze
Weight20.61 g
Diameter38.1 mm
Thickness2.1 mm
ShapeRound with a round hole
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Giordano#CM256 , W&E#6700A , BHM#4295
Obverse descriptionCrowned and robed bust of King Edward VIII facing left
Obverse letteringEDWARD VIII CROWNED MAY 12TH 1937
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionBritannia and 4 figures representing Great Britain and the Dominions, standing fcing outwards, holding hands, around a crowned globe, with clouds below bearing names of the territories. Maker`s info in right field.
Reverse letteringUNITED BRITISH EMPIRE AFRICA AUSTRALIA INDIA GREAT BRITAIN CANADA SALE BHAM
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverH.B. Sale Ltd., Birmingham, United Kingdom (1862-date)
Mintage1937  - -
Catalog ID6639937440
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