Medal - Edward VIII Proposed Coronation; Fenwick; gilt bronze, 38mm

Features

Location	United Kingdom
Issuing entity	Arthur Fenwick
King	Edward VIII (1936)
Type	Personality medals › Coronation and election medals
Year	1937
Composition	Gilding metal plated bronze
Weight	29.31 g
Diameter	38.6 mm
Thickness	3.4 mm
Shape	Round with a loop
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Number	N# 411334
References	BHM# 4304 Laurence Brown. British Historical Medals. B.A. Seaby, London, United Kingdom (3 volumes). , W&E# 6570C4 Royal Commemorative Medals 1837-1977 (8 volumes). , Giordano# CM196c Joseph S. Giordano Jr.; 2009. Portraits of a Prince : Coins, Medals and Banknotes of Edward VIII. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.

View sale offers

Commemorative issue

Proposed Coronation of Edward VIII 12th May 1937

Obverse

Crowned and robed bust of King Edward VIII facing right. Maker's info below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
H.M. EDWARD VIII, KING AND EMPEROR.
MADE IN ENGLAND

Unabridged legend: His Majesty Edward VIII King and Emperor

Designer: Dunbar

Reverse

Wreath of national flowers and shields of the Dominions surrounding lettering. Maker's info on left and right rim.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BIRTH 23 JUNE 1894
P. OF WALES 13 JULY 1911
ACCESSION 20 JAN 1936
CORONATION
12TH MAY 1937
MADE IN
ENGLAND

Edge

Plain

Manage my collection

Please sign in or create an account to manage your collection.

Date					VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
Undetermined
1937
1937												No "MADE IN ENGLAND" below bust

Get this item

No member from this site currently wants to exchange it.

Numista Rarity index: 97 Search tips

This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.