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Medal - Edward VIII Proposed Coronation; Fenwick; gilt bronze, 38mm

Medal - Edward VIII (Proposed Coronation; Fenwick; gilt bronze, 38mm) - obverseMedal - Edward VIII (Proposed Coronation; Fenwick; gilt bronze, 38mm) - reverse

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Features

Location United Kingdom
Issuing entity Arthur Fenwick
King Edward VIII (1936)
Type Personality medals › Coronation and election medals
Year 1937
Composition Gilding metal plated bronze
Weight 28.03 g
Diameter 38.4 mm
Thickness 3.8 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
412628
References BHM# 4303
Laurence Brown. British Historical Medals. B.A. Seaby, London, United Kingdom (3 volumes).
, W&E# 6570I2
Royal Commemorative Medals 1837-1977 (8 volumes).
, Giordano# CM203c
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: H.M. EDWARD VIII, KING AND EMPEROR.

Unabridged legend: His Majesty Edward VIII King and Emperor

Designer: Dunbar

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

Comments

No “Made In England” on obverse

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1937 

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