Medalet - Edward VIII (Coronation; Vaughtons, copper-nickel) 1937 front Medalet - Edward VIII (Coronation; Vaughtons, copper-nickel) 1937 back
Medalet - Edward VIII (Coronation; Vaughtons, copper-nickel) 1937 photo
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Medalet - Edward VIII Coronation; Vaughtons, copper-nickel

1937 year
Copper-nickel - 32 mm
Description
Location
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Edward VIII (1936)
Type
Personality medals › Coronation and election medals
Year
1937
Composition
Copper-nickel
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round with a loop (Loop is not standard as issued)
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#410932
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned plaquette with crossed sceptres and orb below, and sprigs of oak and laurel behind.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CORONATION
• EDWARD VIII •
MAY 12TH 1937

Edge

Plain

Comment

Neither Giordano or Whittlestone & Ewing record a medal in cu-ni.

Loop is at 45 degrees to the standard loop for this issue, suggesting private addition.