Medal - Proposed Coronation of Edward VIII 1937 front Medal - Proposed Coronation of Edward VIII 1937 back
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Medal - Proposed Coronation of Edward VIII

1937 year
Silver 15.20 g 31.7 mm
Description
Location
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Issuing entity
Thomas Fattorini
King
Edward VIII (1936)
Type
Personality medals › Coronation and election medals
Year
1937
Composition
Silver
Weight
15.20 g
Diameter
31.7 mm
Thickness
2.3 mm
Shape
Round with a round hole
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#409818
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crossed Royal Standard and Union flag with tassles and chain. Lion atop crown above, and royal cypher below.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ⬩ CORONATION OF H.M. KING EDWARD VIII. MAY 12TH 1937 ⬩

Unabridged legend: Coronation of His Majesty King Edward VIII. May 12th 1937

Edge

Plain

Comment

Not catalogued in Whittlestone & Ewing in Silver.

 

Came with red, white & blue ribbon and safety pin