Distinctive feature Error
Grade EF-
Metals Gold plated metal
Rarity R1 - Rare
Theme Events, Personalities
Year 1937
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Country ** Exonumia ** (Medals - United Kingdom)
Type: Medallion
Year: 1937
Composition: Gilt Metal
Weight: 14.4 g
Diameter: 32 mm
Thickness: 2 mm
Grade: XF (Die crack)
Shape: Round with a loop
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References:
Coronation of King Edward VIII at Westminster Abbey. (event that did not take place)
Obverse:
Crowned bust of Edward facing to right with the legend around ( error= raised border at VIII and crack die around the border on the legend).
Lettering:
H.M. EDWARD VIII KING AND EMPEROR.
Reverse:
the king seated on the throne and crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury, in the background, the guests and the interior of the Westminster Abbey. Legend around and date at bottom.
Lettering:
CROWNED AT WESTMINSTER ABBEY•
12th MAY 1937•
Edge:
Plain
Collection : Exonumia