Summary
Australia
Coronation, Edward VIII 1937 (AD)
Mint: Stokes & Sons
Other Details: One of the medals produced to celebrate the coronation of Edward VIII in May 1937. The coronation never took place as Edward abdicated in order to marry Mrs Wallis Simpson in December 1936. The medals were never distributed.
Obverse Description
Crowned and robed bust of Edward VIII right; around, HIS MEJESTY KING EDWARD VIII
Reverse Description
Australian shield below E VIII R and crown, around, within broad rim, AUSTRALIAN CELEBRATIONS; around on broad rim, TO COMMEMORATE HIS MAJESTY'S CORONATION . MAY 27TH 1937
Edge Description
Plain
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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
1937 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
Stokes & Sons, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1937
Stokes were operating from Albert Street Brunswick from 1935. -
Person Depicted
King Edward VIII, 1937
Edward VII abdicated before the coronation which this medal was to commemorate. -
Inscriptions
(edge) Crowned and robed bust of Edward VIII right; around, HIS MEJESTY KING EDWARD VIII (obverse) Crowned ER over Australian Arms; around AUSTRALIAN CELEBRATIONS; around on wide rim, TO COMMEMORATE HIS MAJESTY'S CORONATION . MAY 27TH. 1937 . (reverse)
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Series
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Material
Gilt
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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), 12.8 g (Weight)
Height with loop extended 42 mm.
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Exhibition Collection Management
36 mm (Height), 31 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round with loop
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References
Cal.1937/8
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