Medal - King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (Coronation Medal) 1937 front Medal - King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (Coronation Medal) 1937 back
Medal - King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (Coronation Medal) 1937 photo
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Medal - King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Coronation Medal

1937 year
Silver plated bronze 20.7 g 38.3 mm
Description
Location
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
George VI (1936-1952)
Type
Personality medals › Coronation and election medals
Year
1937
Composition
Silver plated bronze
Weight
20.7 g
Diameter
38.3 mm
Thickness
2.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#356466
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Five figures facing outwards, holding hands creating a circle around a world globe with a crown on the top.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
United British Empire
Africa Australia
India Great Britain Canada
SALE BHAM

Edge

Plain

Comment

The coin has a gilt finish, maybe made of copper, brass or bronze. It has a presentation case that says;
'This Medal carries the Royal mint's officially approved prototype effigies of their Majesties'.