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Queenborough 1911 Coronation Medal: CM.1823A-1911

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Queenborough 1911 Coronation Medal

Maker(s)

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

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Description

The ribbon is royal purple with a bar decorated with a crown and inscribed with "LONG LIVE THE KING".

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1911 -

Components of the work

Object composed of gilt Diameter (min) 39 mm Diameter 39 mm Weight 23.74 g

Inscription or legends present

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

  • Text: H.M. GEORGE V H.M. QUEEN MARY 1911
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: A castle with four towers.

  • Text: CORONATION JUNE 22nd 1911 (in exergue) PRESENTED BY C.R.STEVENS MAYOR (in exergue) BOROUGH OF QUEENBOROUGH
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1823A-1911
Primary reference Number: 227102

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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