Medal - Edward VIII Proposed Coronation; G. Allen; gilt bronze
Features
| Location |
United Kingdom
 |
|---|---|
| King |
Edward VIII (1936)
|
| Type | Personality medals › Coronation and election medals |
| Year | 1937 |
| Composition | Gilding metal plated bronze (Matt) |
| Weight | 50.72 g |
| Diameter | 44.3 mm |
| Thickness | 4.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Number | N# 555653 |
| References | BHM# 4284 Laurence Brown. British Historical Medals. B.A. Seaby, London, United Kingdom (3 volumes). Royal Commemorative Medals 1837-1977 (8 volumes). Joseph S. Giordano Jr.; 2009. Portraits of a Prince : Coins, Medals and Banknotes of Edward VIII. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. |
Commemorative issue
Edward VIII Proposed Coronation 12th May 1937
Obverse
Crowned and robed bust of King Edward VIII facing right. Monogram on truncation.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EDWARD VIII KING & EMPEROR
GA
Engraver: George Allen
Reverse
Herald on a prancing horse facing left on a plinth with national flowers on either side. Mongram in right field
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LONG LIVE THE KING
CROWNED
MAY 12TH 1937
GA
Engraver: George Allen
Edge
Plain
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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