Medal - Edward VIII Proposed Coronation; Turner & Simpson; bronze, 38mm
Features
| Location |
United Kingdom
 |
|---|---|
| King |
Edward VIII (1936)
|
| Type | Personality medals › Coronation and election medals |
| Year | 1937 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Number | N# 410736 |
| References | BHM# 4312 Laurence Brown. British Historical Medals. B.A. Seaby, London, United Kingdom (3 volumes). Royal Commemorative Medals 1837-1977 (8 volumes). Joseph S. Giordano Jr.; 2009. Portraits of a Prince : Coins, Medals and Banknotes of Edward VIII. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. |
Commemorative issue
Proposed Coronation of Edward VIII 12th May 1937
Obverse
Crowned and robed bust of King Edward VIII facing right
Script: Latin
Lettering: EDWARD • VIII • • CROWNED • 1937
Reverse
Crown and crossed sceptre and sword within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
🏵 TO COMMEMORATE 🏵 THE CORONATION OF OUR KING
MAY
1937
Edge
Plain
Mint
Turner & Simpson, Birmingham, United Kingdom (1920-1979)Comments
Giordano attributes this medal to Turner & Simpson. The reverse is the same, except for the date, as the George V Jubilee Medal (BHM 4264) included in the Three Kings of 1936 set issued by the company (CM358a).
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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