Medallion - Edward VII and Alexandra Coronation Burgh of Govan
Medallion - Edward VII and Alexandra Coronation Burgh of Govan
€236,014.00
Location
Scotland
(United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown
Dependencies)
Year
1902
Type
Personality medals › Coronation and election
medals
Composition
Copper
Weight
7.3 g
Diameter
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Other (Star-shaped with a loop)
Technique
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Plain
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description
Conjoined busts of Their Majesties facing to right, capped of a crown with a suspension loop. The legend around with the date below. In each corner, the national flower of each kingdom, on the left the English Rose, on the right the Scottish Thistle and below the Irish Shamrock.
Obverse lettering
TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION 1902
KING EDWARD QUEEN ALEXANDRA
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
In the center, Burgh of Govan`s coat of arms with its Latin motto, topped with the imperial crown, and in each tip, the Scottish Thistle. Initials below the Coat of arms.
Reverse lettering
BURGH OF GOVAN .
`NIHIL SINE LABORE`
R.H.B.T. (Translation: `Nothing is without work`)
