Edward VII & Alexandra - 1902 Coronation Medal, Preston - UK

Country ** Exonumia ** (Souvenir Tokens - United Kingdom)
Type: Medal / Token
Year: 1902
Mint: Birmingham
Composition: Lead Pewter Alloy
Weight: 18.4 g
Diameter: 38 mm
Thickness: 2 mm 
Grade: F/VF
Shape: Round (suspension hole)

Commemoration in Borough of Preston of Their Majesties coronation in June 1902.

Obverse:
Crowned busts of Their Majesties facing to right. Legend around and the engraver's name behind the king's neck. The manufacturer's name is under the bust of the king on the edge truncation.

Lettering:
KING EDWARD VII   QUEEN ALEXANDRA
E. FUCHS
1901
ELKINGTON 

Designer: Emil Fuchs
Engraver: Elkington

Reverse:
Coat of arms of Borough of Preston with the Mayor's name. The legend around with date at bottom.

Lettering:
✠ BOROUGH OF PRESTON ✠
EARL OF DERBY.MAYOR
TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION OF KING EDWARD VII
• 26TH.. JUNE 1902 •

Edge:
Smooth

Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces2...

Collection : Exonumia