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Medal - Proposed Coronation of Edward VIII
1937 year| Gilding metal plated bronze | 29.7 g | 38.4 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 | Gilding metal plated bronze |
| Weight | 29.7 g |
| Diameter | 38.4 mm |
| Thickness | 3.5 mm |
| Shape | Round with a loop |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#411678 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Wreath of national flowers and shields of the Dominions surrounding lettering. Maker's info in left and right field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BIRTH 23 JUNE 1894
P. OF WALES 13 JULY 1911
ACCESSION 20 JAN 1936
CORONATION
12TH MAY 1937
MADE IN
ENGLAND
Edge
Plain
Comment
New retooled bust and larger crown image on obverse.
Not catalogued in Giordano or Whittlestone & Ewing in 38mm size.
