Medal - Proposed Coronation of Edward VIII 1937

€1.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1937
TypePersonality medal
CompositionAluminium
Weight5.25 g
Diameter34.8 mm
Thickness2.3 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
NoticeJ.O. Sweeny
Reference(s) BHM#4293, Giordano#CM185A, W&E#6660A1
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust of King Edward VIII facing left
Obverse letteringEDWARDVS VIII DEI GRA : BRITT : OMN : REX
(Translation: Edward VIII By the Grace of God King of all the Britains)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionRoyal Arms with supporters above, wreath of laurel and oak leaves below
Reverse letteringIN COMMEMORATION EDWARD VIII 1937
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverBirmingham, England (1850-date)
Mintage1937  - -
Catalog ID8900022740
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