Summary

Australia New South Wales Broken Hill
Coronation of George VI 1937 (AD)
Mint: not recorded
Other Details: This is an example of commemorative medals distributed to celebrate the coronation of King George VI in 1937. The coronation date was 12 May, fifteen days earlier than the date intended for the coronation of Edward VIII.

Obverse Description

Within two ovals at centre, facing crowned busts, above, AUSTRALIAN, below, CELEBRATIONS; around, TO COMMEMORATE THEIR MAJESTIES CORONATION * MAY 1937 *

Reverse Description

PRESENTED / BY THE / BROKEN HILL / CITY COUNCIL / E.J. BARNES. MAYOR / C. CROWLEY / TOWN CLERK / MILLERS

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