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Plymouth 1911 Coronation Medal: CM.1810-1911

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Plymouth 1911 Coronation Medal

Maker(s)

Ruler: George V (1910-1936)
Maker: Vaughton.
Production place: London

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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 Plymouth

Dating

1911 -

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 38 mm Diameter 38 mm Weight 8.78 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: The profiles of George V and Queen Mary

  • Text: KING GEORGE V QUEEN MARY
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: The historic Plymouth coat of arms.

  • Text: COUNTY BOROUGH OF PLYMOUTH (in exergue) T.G. GREEK WILLS MAYOR (in exergue) TURRIS FORTISSIMAEST NUMEN JEOHVA (in exergue) IN COMMEMORATION OF THE CORONATION OF HIS MAJESTY KING GEORGE V (LORD HIGH STEWARD OF PLYMOUTH AND QUEEN MARY JUNE 22 1911
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1810-1911
Primary reference Number: 227098
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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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