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King George V and Queen Mary Coronation

Medal
1911 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This medal was issued to commemorate the Coronation of King Georg V and Queen Mary, which was held on June 22nd 1911.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleKing George V and Queen Mary Coronation (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Bronze
Brief description
Medal, bronze, King George V and Queen Mary Coronation, by A. Halliday and produced by Elkington, English, 1911
Physical description
Obverse: Heads of King and Queen to left. Inscription.
Reverse: Two female figures symbolising Justice and Plenty circumnavigate the earth. Britannia stands beneath them clasping a sword in both hands. Inscription.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 6.4cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'GEORGIUS.V.D.G.REX.ET.IMP.ET.MARIA.REGINA' (obverse)
  • 'JUNE 22ND 1911' (reverse)
Object history
Given by Professor J. Hull Grundy and Mrs. Ann Hull Grundy, in 1978.
Subjects depicted
Summary
This medal was issued to commemorate the Coronation of King Georg V and Queen Mary, which was held on June 22nd 1911.
Collection
Accession number
A.136-1978

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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