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Medal commemorating the Coronation of George VI, 1937

Medal commemorating the Coronation of George VI, 1937. Obverse: Busts of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth conjoined, both crowned, in coronation robes (left). Legend: 'CORONATION OF KING GEORGE VI & QUEEN ELIZABETH.' Inscription (right): '12 MAY 1937.' Reverse: King George VI crowned, in coronation robes, holding sceptre and orb, seated in the stern of an antique vessel, a single sail set, three robed figures standing blowing trumpets. Legend: 'MAY . HIS . COVRSE BE . PROSPEROVS'.
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Object Details

ID: MEC2111
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Spink & Son Ltd
Events: Coronation of King George VI, 1937
Date made: 1937
People: Queen Elizabeth, Consort of George VI; King George VI King George VI
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 35 mm