Summary
Great Britain
Medal - Coronation of George V, 1911 (AD)
Mint: London
Other Details: This was the official medal issued to commemorate the coronation of George V in 1911. It was sold throughout the British Empire including from the Melbourne Mint.
Physical Description
A silver medal (51 mm diameter) featuring busts of King George V and Quen Mary by the Australian artist Bertram McKennal
Obverse Description
Crowned bust of the King facing left, around, GEORGE V CROWNED JUNE 22 1911. Before the King an orb, below which the artist's initials BM
Reverse Description
Crowned bust of the Queen wearing ornate pearl necklace; around, QUEEN MARY JUNE 22 1911; artist's initials on base of bust, B.M.
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 11 Jan 1978
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Date Issued
1911 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
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Person Depicted
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Person Depicted
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Inscriptions
Obverse: GEORGE V CROWNED JUNE 22 1911 BM Reverse: QUEEN MARY JUNE 22 1911
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
51 mm (Outside Diameter), 88.24 (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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Keywords
Celebrations, King George V Coronation, 1911, Royal Coronations