sandy3075 Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 Got another coronation medallion a few days ago and while it is much smaller then I expected , this brings a total of them to 4 and may be worth posting. Also unlike coins I do not have a good reference and suggestions and infromation about these coronation medals are welcome. Here is s small (about florin size) Victoria jubilee medal 1902 Edward VII and Alexandra coronation medal 1911 George V and Mary 1937 George VI and Elizabeth (Queen Mother), 1 & 1/4" (32 mm) diameter, 15.3 gr weight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arminius Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 Hello, your "1937 George VI and Elizabeth" - coronation medal looks like the (smaller?) silver version. I got this bronze version: King George VI Coronation Bronze Medal, by P. Metcalf, 1937 AD., the official medallion, struck by the Royal Mint. Æ (32 mm / 15,76 g), plain edge, Obv.: GEORGE VI CROWNED 12 MAY 1937 / P M , profile portrait of George VI facing left. Rev.: QUEEN ELIZABETH 12 MAY 1937 / P M , Queen Elizabeth (Lady Elizabeth Bowes Lyon later to be known as the Queen Mother), facing left. . Some info from the web: A number of medals and medallions were issued, by a number of different issuing houses, for the Coronation of King George VI in 1937. The medallion featured is one of the Official medallions, struck by the Royal Mint. The medals were engraved by P. Metcalf, in high relief. The silver and gold medals were issued in two sizes, the bronze medals were only issued in the smaller size. So far i found no info about the actual sizes and weights of the silver versions. If you can provide your data we have 50%. regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 Great medallions, guys! Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hussulo Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Nice medals. One for sale: http://www.coins4u.net/detail.asp?id=1767&pic=1#img Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy3075 Posted May 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Some info from the web: A number of medals and medallions were issued, by a number of different issuing houses, for the Coronation of King George VI in 1937. The medallion featured is one of the Official medallions, struck by the Royal Mint. The medals were engraved by P. Metcalf, in high relief. The silver and gold medals were issued in two sizes, the bronze medals were only issued in the smaller size. So far i found no info about the actual sizes and weights of the silver versions. If you can provide your data we have 50%. regards I added weight and size above the best I could measure. Indeed, this 37 medal is what is called "official" issue by the Royal Mint and I have seen larger medals as well albeit substantially more expensive, in the $100 range or more. I'll also rescan this one to show real luster it has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constanius Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 1685, England. OFFICIAL CORONATION MEDAL OF JAMES II. By John Roettiers. Silver 35mm. Obv: Laureate bust of James II, right. Leg: IACOBVS . II . D. G. ANG . SCO . FR . ET . HIB. REX. (James II by the grace of God king of England, Scotland, France and Ireland) R below the bust, the R is actually a monogram of J. R. Rev: A hand holding a crown above a wreath on a cushion. Leg: A . MILITATI . AD . REGIAM.=From the military to the royal crown. Exergue: INAVGVRAT . 23. AP . 1685. Mintage of just 800. Reverse the initials GHF crudely scratched in the field. At least the engraved details are unaffected and the medal is still very attractive. When the initials were scratched is not known, but it could have been during the 'Glorious Revolution' (obviously James was hated by many at that time) or 'yesterday'. Owing to the extremely high value of these medals now, I suspect an early date for the defacement. This was the official medal distributed among the spectators at the coronation of James II on 23rd April, 1685. The dies are in the British Museum. Prior to his coronation, James had distinguished himself as a naval and military commander. The medal was executed by John Roettier, who was the eldest son of an Antwerp goldsmith. Roettier came to England soon after the Restoration and was appointed one of the engravers at the Mint and Chief Engraver on the death of Thomas Rawlins (1670). He held this position until 1697. Apart from the major pieces made by the Simons, Roettier's medals are the finest produced in England since the Restoration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constanius Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 2 examples Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee 1837-1897. Bronze 56mm by Geo. Will. De Saulles (after W.Wyon) & Thomas Brock. Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee Medal 1837-1897. by Geo. Will. De Saulles (after W.Wyon) & Thomas Brock. Silver 26mm Edward VII & Queen Alexandra Coronation Medal 9th Aug. 1902. Bronze 56mm by G.W. de Saulles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arminius Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Edward VIII, Proposed Coronation, 1937, a lead medal, unsigned, 44mm, 1936 AD., Lead Medal (44 mm / 46,14 g), Obv.: HIS MAJESTY KING EDWARD VIII , crowned bust of Edward right within the legend in a raised border. Rev.: CROWNED - A. D. 1937 , Britannia standing frontal, holding crown within an arch [portico], before the Thames River scene, with St Pauls and battleship in the distance, legend on either side of design. Signe 'British' in at the base of the column to the right. WE 6820 A2 ; BHM 4308 AE ; TE 256/7 ; F 387.4 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy3075 Posted May 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 I like South African coins and thus came into this Colony of Natal 1902 Coronation medal; not sure if it is silver or alloy, medal is 29-30 mm in diameter and 11.6 gr weight; Nice, I would say extra fine; do not know if the hole was planned from the beginning or punched later on. I know i posted it earlier under the Commonwealth sub-section but I think it is appropriate here as well. And will add a couple more commemorative medals I should get shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constanius Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Coronation Medal 1761. Obverse: Bare-headed busts of George III and Charlotte right. Reverse: View of London. On scroll: FELICITAS BRITANNIAE; in exergue: DIIS AUSPICIBUS MDCCLXI. 25mm Bronze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constanius Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 K George III & Q Charlotte Crownd (sic)se 22 1761. Coronation Medal. REV: Royal Coat-of-Arms. Brass 32mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
De Orc Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 One of my favs Sorry it is a bit small will have to re scan it, It is the Duke of york and Mary of Tek wedding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy3075 Posted May 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 1911 coronation souvenir medal from Natal (you know I am African buff ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnome Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Recent purchase and my first medallion.....50th Anniversary of King George 111...1809 Appologies, misread the heading when I threw this one in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1990 Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Going through my small coin collection I have found my Coronation of King George medallion. I have a suspicion that it is the sliver version. The diameter is 55mm and the weight is 90g. Please see the attached picture to see the condition. Any ideas as to the value of this coin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arminius Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 My favourite British coronation medal (maybe cause i like the style of big Roman 1st century bronzes): official coronation medal of George IV., by Benedetto Pistrucci, 1821 AD., Bronze Medal (35 mm / 22,71 g), Obv.: GEORGIUS IIII D . G. - BRITANNIARUM REX F . D. / (beneath neck signed:) B. P. , (George IV, by the grace of God, king of the British, defender of the faith) , laureate head of George IV facing left. Rev.: PROPRIO JAM JURE ANIMO PATERNO. / INAUGURATUS / DIE. JULII. XIX / ANNO. MDCCCXXI (in baseline above exergue signed:) B. P. , (Now in his own right with his father's mind / crowned / on the 19th day of July / in the year 1821) , an allegorical coronation scene, king enthroned left, crowned by Victory; before him standing Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia, their right hands over altar. BHM 1070 ; Wollaston xv ; Eimer 1146 . rgds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constanius Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Coronation Medal George III & Charlotte 1761. 24mm Gilt bronze. K. GEO & Q. CHARL. CROWND.SEP.22.1761 Rev. VIRTUE. AND BEAUTY CROWN OUR. KING AND: QUEEN * BHM# 46. Does not match Brown's description, but the British Museum confirms this is #46 RR. George III Coronation Medal. 1761. Obv. GEORGIUS III. REX. BRITANNIUM*. Rev. NATUS 4 JUNE 1738 CORONATUS 22 SEPT. 1761. BHM# 32 Br. 20mm RR. by E. Thomason. Queen Victoria Coronation Medal.BHM# 1853. AE. Silvered R. 29mm. Queen Victoria Coronation Medal 1838. Unlisted in this size or metal. Same design as BHM#1861 RR. but that is brass 24mm. This is WM. 33mm so extremely rare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetitionCrown Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 Hi upoaded a few coronation medals for interest at www.petitioncrown.com or http://www.petitioncrown.com/Coronation_Medallions.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 My favourite British coronation medal (maybe cause i like the style of big Roman 1st century bronzes): official coronation medal of George IV., by Benedetto Pistrucci, 1821 AD., Bronze Medal (35 mm / 22,71 g), Obv.: GEORGIUS IIII D . G. - BRITANNIARUM REX F . D. / (beneath neck signed:) B. P. , (George IV, by the grace of God, king of the British, defender of the faith) , laureate head of George IV facing left. Rev.: PROPRIO JAM JURE ANIMO PATERNO. / INAUGURATUS / DIE. JULII. XIX / ANNO. MDCCCXXI (in baseline above exergue signed:) B. P. , (Now in his own right with his father's mind / crowned / on the 19th day of July / in the year 1821) , an allegorical coronation scene, king enthroned left, crowned by Victory; before him standing Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia, their right hands over altar. BHM 1070 ; Wollaston xv ; Eimer 1146 . rgds. Superb! like this one...its amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelheadwill Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Nice Medals all. Really like Arminius GIIII and constanius collection of 17th & 18 C, amazing pieces. Got this one recently, the large silver 1911 GV, 51mm and close to 3 tr oz for near spot price. Thanks for sharing everyone. Reverse image in next reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelheadwill Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Rev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeOldeCollector Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Lovely medal and for near spot, even better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelheadwill Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Thanks YeOlde, you have some nice coinage on your website. Fun all around. G'day !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sueby78 Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Hi, Can anyone give me any info on this coin/medal please. Its a coronation coin of George V / Queen Mary. I found it about 15 years ago and its been in a drawer since and I have just come across it. I can't find one thats identical on the internet although many variations. I guess it could be a reproduction but have not a clue. https://www.dropbox.com/s/z9rcgr3cmlasyr2/IMG_1266%5B1%5D.JPG https://www.dropbox.com/s/ngxqmh4uukl8qpz/IMG_1269%5B1%5D.JPG I can't figure out how to load the images so hope the link is ok. Thanks Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottO Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 probably a regional issue, from a county or a town had this one a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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