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Medal - George VI Coronation
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1937 |
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| Edge | Design originally used for George V coronation in 1911. |
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| Obverse description | Conjoined busts of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in left profile, both wearing coronation crowns and robes, in high relief. The circular legend around the rim reads KING GEORGE VI AND QUEEN ELIZABETH, with the maker's name PINCHES LONDON inscribed in small letters at the base of the busts. |
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| Obverse lettering | KING GEORGE VI AND QUEEN ELIZABETH PINCHES LONDON |
| Reverse description | The Ship of State depicted in high relief, with the King seated and crowned at the stern and three allegorical herald figures standing at the bow, one sounding a trumpet. Waves are visible beneath the hull. The curved legend around the upper rim reads MAY ITS COVRSE BE PROSPEROVS. |
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