Medalet - Edward VIII Proposed Coronation; Fenwick; silver, 26mm

Features

Location	United Kingdom
King	Edward VIII (1936)
Type	Personality medals › Coronation and election medals
Year	1937
Composition	Silver
Diameter	26 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Number	N# 555432
References	BHM# 4303 Laurence Brown. British Historical Medals. B.A. Seaby, London, United Kingdom (3 volumes). , W&E# 6570H var. Royal Commemorative Medals 1837-1977 (8 volumes). , Giordano# CM201d Joseph S. Giordano Jr.; 2009. Portraits of a Prince : Coins, Medals and Banknotes of Edward VIII. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. , PCGS# 831331 PCGS CoinFacts (https://www.pcgs.com/coinfacts)

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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

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

Mint

Arthur Fenwick Limited, Birmingham, United Kingdom (1890-1951)

Comments

Not catalogued in Whittlestone & Ewing in 26 mm size.

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Date					VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
Undetermined
1937

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