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Middlesbrough 1911 Coronation Medal: CM.1801-1911

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Middlesbrough 1911 Coronation Medal

Maker(s)

Ruler: George V (1910-1936)
Maker: Fenwick, A.
Production place: Birmingham

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Description

The ribbon is white and decorated with the King's cypher and crown in red and blue.

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1911 -

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 28 mm Diameter 38 mm Weight 25.22 g

Inscription or legends present

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

  • Text: H.M. GEORGE V, R&I (in exergue) H.M. MARY, QUEEN (in exergue) MADE IN ENGLAND
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: The historic Middlesbrough coat of arms.

  • Text: TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION OF HIS MAJESTY KING GEORGE V, JUNE 22nd 1911 (in exergue) 3rd 1865 BORN (in exergue) 6th JULY 1803 MARRIED (in exergue) ERIMUS (in exergue) ASCENDED THRONE 1910 SIR SAMUEL A.SADLER V.D.D.L. MAYOR MIDDLESBROUGH
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1801-1911
Primary reference Number: 227091
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Audit data

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

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

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