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George VI and Elizabeth - Coronation
1937 year| Gilding metal plated bronze | 6.83 g | 25.6 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Arthur Fenwick |
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Personality medals › Coronation and election medals |
| Year | 1937 |
| Composition | Gilding metal plated bronze |
| Weight | 6.83 g |
| Diameter | 25.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round with a loop (Height with loop 29.5) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#393192 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Coronation scene at Westminster Abbey. The Archbishop of Canterbury facing right, crowning King George VI enthroned facing left. Audience in field left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
• CROWNED AT WESTMINSTER ABBEY • 12TH MAY 1937
(Below throne) MADE IN ENGLAND
Edge
Plain
Comment
Not listed in this size and metal composition
Came with a red, white and blue ribbon and suspender
