Medal - Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary 1911 front Medal - Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary 1911 back
Medal - Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary 1911 photo

Medal - Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary

1911 year
Gilding metal plated bronze - 23 mm
Description
Location
Australia
King
George V (1910-1936)
Type
Personality medals › Coronation and election medals
Year
1911
Composition
Gilding metal plated bronze
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round with a loop
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#423672
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Australian Coat of Arms in the centre supported by a kangaroo and emu at each side and the motto on a ribbon beneath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
COMMONWEALTH CELEBRATIONS
ADVANCE AUSTRALIA
JUNE 1911.

Comment

Small circular gilt medal with incorporated hanging loop issued in Australia to celebrate the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary in 1911. Stokes and Sons produced these medals with different versions for each Australian state.