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Medal - Proposed Coronation of Edward VIII
1937 year| Aluminium | 5.25 g | 34.8 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward VIII (1936) |
| Type | Personality medals › Coronation and election medals |
| Year | 1937 |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 5.25 g |
| Diameter | 34.8 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#393446 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Royal Arms with supporters above, wreath of laurel and oak leaves below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN COMMEMORATION
EDWARD VIII
1937
Engraver: J.O. Sweeny
Edge
Plain
Comment
Attribution to John Pinches in BHM is disputed, both affirm this is a Birmingham Mint product, WE attributes it to J.O. Sweeny
