Summary
Medal issued to celebrate the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary in 1911.
George ascended the throne on his father's death on 9 May 1910. During his reign, which spanned World War I, the royal house abandoned the title the house of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (or the house of Hanover or Brunswick) and became known as the house of Windsor. George died in 1936, and was succeeded briefly by Edward VIII.
Mint: Stokes.
Obverse Description
Conjoined busts crowned left; around, KING GEORGE V QUEEN MARY.
Reverse Description
Arms of the State of Victoria; around, TO COMMEMORATE THEIR MAJESTIES' CORONATION . JUNE 22. 1911.
Edge Description
Plain.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1911 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
Stokes & Sons, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1911
Mint name STOKES on truncation of King's bust -
Person Depicted
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Person Depicted
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Inscriptions
Plain (edge) Conjoined busts crowned left; around, KING GEORGE V QUEEN MARY (obverse) Arms of the State of Victoria; around, TO COMMEMORATE THEIR MAJESTIES' CORONATION . JUNE 22. 1911 . (reverse)
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Series
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Material
Gilt Bronze
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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
31 mm (Outside Diameter), 12.81 g (Weight)
36 mm height to top of loop
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Shape
Round with loop
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References
Car.1911/22
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Keywords
Celebrations, King George V Coronation, 1911, Royal Coronations
