Medal - Edward VII Coronation Golden Chains of Empire

Medal - Edward VII Coronation (Golden Chains of Empire) - obverseMedal - Edward VII Coronation (Golden Chains of Empire) - reverse

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Features

Location United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King Edward VII (1901-1910)
Type Commemorative medals › Event medal
Year 1902
Composition Tin-lead (Alloy)
Weight 20.6 g
Diameter 38.5 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape Round (Suspension hole)
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
236612
References BHM# 3835,
Laurence Brown; 1980. British Historical Medals / Volume 1. The Accession of George III to the Death of William IV. Seaby, London, United Kingdom.
And 2 more volumes.
W&E# 4120A1
Andrew Whittlestone, Michael Ewing; 2008. Royal Commemorative Medals 1837-1977 / Volume 1. Queen Victoria, 1837-1901, excluding the Jubilees of 1887 and 1897. Galata, Llanfyllin, Wales.
And 7 more volumes.

Obverse

Crowned head facing to right of His Majesty Edward VII in the center of the field with all around, a Golden Chain which connects, symbolized by their coats of arms, the main countries of the empire with their names. at the top, a shining sun.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GREAT BRITAIN / SOUTH AFRICA / CANADA / AUSTRALIA / INDIA

Reverse

In a British floral wreath, in the center of the field and surrounded by the legend, the imperial crown with a sword and the royal scepter resting on a cushion. At the bottom, the manufacturing serial number.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EDWARD VII
KING EMPEROR
OF THE EMPIRE ON WHICH THE SUN NEVER SETS
AND WHOSE PEOPLES ARE
LINKED TOGETHER
BY THE GOLDEN CHAIN OF BROTHERHOOD
JUNE 26, 1902
RD383493

Edge

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1902 

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