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Medal - Proposed Coronation of Edward VIII
1937 year| Aluminium | 9.31 g | 38.1 mm |
| 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 | Aluminium |
| Weight | 9.31 g |
| Diameter | 38.1 mm |
| Thickness | 3.0 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#409987 |
|---|---|
| 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
Not catalogued in Giordano or Whittlestone & Ewing in Aluminium
Came with red, white & blue ribbon and safety pin
