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Medal - Proposed Coronation of Edward VIII
1937 year| Aluminium | 3.49 g | 32.4 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Arthur Fenwick |
| King | Edward VIII (1936) |
| Type | Personality medals › Coronation and election medals |
| Year | 1937 |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 3.49 g |
| Diameter | 32.4 mm |
| Thickness | 2.0 mm |
| Shape | Round with a loop |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#411673 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Wreath of national flowers and shields of the Dominions surrounding lettering. Maker's info below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BIRTH 23 JUNE 1894
P. OF WALES 13 JULY 1911
ACCESSION 20 JAN 1936
CORONATION
12 MAY 1937
MADE IN ENGLAND
Edge
Plain
Comment
New retooled bust and larger crown image on obverse. Dates on reverse of 32mm size revert to word form.
Usually issued with red, white & blue ribbon and safety pin
