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Leicester 1911 Coronation Medal: CM.1793-1911

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Leicester 1911 Coronation Medal

Maker(s)

Ruler: George V (1910-1936)
Maker: The Royal Mint.
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 Leicester

Dating

1911 -

Components of the work

Object composed of gilt Diameter (min) 35 mm Diameter 35 mm Weight 19.50 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: The profiles of George V and Queen Mary

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

Inscription present: The historic Leicester coat of arms.

  • Text: TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION 22 JUNE 1911 (in exergue) W.W.VINCENT, MAYOR (in exergue) BOROUGH OF LEICESTER
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1793-1911
Primary reference Number: 227083
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Audit data

Created: Monday 9 February 2015 Updated: Monday 13 May 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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