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
Gilding metal plated bronze 26.73 g 38.2 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
Gilding metal plated bronze
Weight
26.73 g
Diameter
38.2 mm
Thickness
2.9 mm
Shape
Round with a round hole
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#409986
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crown over crossed sceptres with royal cypher below and scrolls on each side. Maker's details at base.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TO COMMEMORATE CORONATION OF H.M. KING EDWARD VIII.
MAY 12 1937
THOMAS FATTORINI LTD. B'HAM

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

Edge

Plain

Comment

Came with red, white & blue ribbon and safety pin