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

1937 year
Aluminium 6.40 g 38.7 mm
Description
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
6.40 g
Diameter
38.7 mm
Thickness
2.6 mm
Shape
Round with a loop
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#412627
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Coronation scene with Archbishop placing crown on the King's head, with crowds behind, in Westminster Abbey. Maker's info in lower field.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
• CROWNED AT WESTMINSTER ABBEY • 12TH MAY 1937
MADE IN ENGLAND

Edge

Plain