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Newcastle-upon-Tyne 1911 Coronation Medal: CM.1805-1911

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Newcastle-upon-Tyne 1911 Coronation Medal

Maker(s)

Ruler: George V (1910-1936)
Maker: Fray, J

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1911) by Corporation of Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Dating

1911 -

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 51 mm Diameter 51 mm Weight 4.98 g

Inscription or legends present

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

  • Text: GEORGIVS V. REX ET MARIA. REG
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: The Newcastle-upon-Tyne coat of arms.

  • Text: CITY & COUNTY OF NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE (in exergue) TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION, 1911 (in exergue) FORTITER DEFENDIT TRIUMPHANS (in exergue) SIR W.H. STEPHENSON LORD MAYOR
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1805-1911
Primary reference Number: 227095
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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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