Medal - Edward VIII Proposed Coronation; HB Sale; silvered bronze, 50mm

Features

Location	United Kingdom
King	Edward VIII (1936)
Type	Personality medals › Coronation and election medals
Year	1937
Composition	Silver plated bronze
Weight	53 g
Diameter	50 mm
Thickness	2.5 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Number	N# 556079
References	BHM# 4295 Laurence Brown. British Historical Medals. B.A. Seaby, London, United Kingdom (3 volumes). , W&E# 6700A5 Royal Commemorative Medals 1837-1977 (8 volumes). , Giordano# CM257b Joseph S. Giordano Jr.; 2009. Portraits of a Prince : Coins, Medals and Banknotes of Edward VIII. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.

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Commemorative issue

Proposed Coronation of Edward VIII 12th May 1937

Obverse

Crowned and robed bust of King Edward VIII facing left. Maker's info on truncation.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EDWARD • VIII • • CROWNED • MAY • 12TH • 1937
HB SALE LTD

Reverse

Britannia and 4 figures representing Great Britain and the Dominions, standing fcing outwards, holding hands, around a crowned globe, with clouds below bearing names of the territories. Maker's info in right field.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UNITED BRITISH EMPIRE
AFRICA AUSTRALIA
INDIA GREAT BRITAIN CANADA
SALE BHAM

Edge

Plain

Mint

H.B. Sale Ltd., Birmingham, United Kingdom (1862-date)

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Date					VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
Undetermined
1937

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