Summary
Australia
Coronation, 1911 (AD)
Silver
Mint: Stokes
Other Details: 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.
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
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
31 mm (Outside Diameter), 13.6 (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
