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Chorley 1911 Coronation Medal: CM.1769B-1911

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Chorley 1911 Coronation Medal

Maker(s)

Ruler: George V (1910-1936)
Maker: Elkington.
Production place: Birmingham

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Description

The ribbon is red white and blue (left to right).

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1911) by Corporation of Chorley

Dating

1911 -

Components of the work

Object composed of gilt Diameter (min) 31 mm Diameter 31 mm Weight 13.35 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: The crowned profiles of George V and Queen Mary

  • Text: GEORGIUS V REX ET IMP ET MARIA REGINA
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: The Chorley coat of arms.

  • Text: TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION OF THEIR MAJESTIES JUNE 22 1911 (in exergue) BOROUGH OF CHORLEY (in exergue) BEWARE (in exergue) H.W. HITCHIN MAYOR
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1769B-1911
Primary reference Number: 227058

Audit data

Created: Monday 9 February 2015 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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