Country ** Exonumia ** (Medals South Africa)
Type: Medallion / Token
Year: 1937
Mint: Bloemfontein Town
Composition: (Gilded) Bronze
Weight: 14.4 g
Diameter: 31.1 mm
Thickness: 2 mm
Shape: Round with a loop
Grade: F12
Medallion of King George VI & Queen Elizabeth crowned in 1937.
Obverse:
Conjoint busts of Monarchs facing left. Legend around and date between floral ornament.
Lettering:
KRONING
CORONATION
✿ 12 • 5 • 1937 ✿
Engraver: Langford Jones
Reverse:
Coat of arms and the city name.
Lettering:
BLOEMFONTEIN
Edge:
Smooth with a loop.
Comments:
This medal was issued to hand out to school children in the Cape in commemoration of the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth.
Fuente : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces2...
Colección : Exonumia