Great Britain: Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary / Empire
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Form:
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Circular. Holed at 12 o'clock.
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By:
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Date:
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1911 |
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Ref:
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Laidlaw: 1230;
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Variations:
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| 38.3 mm | Aluminium | 7.7 gm | $20 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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Conjoined crowned and robed busts of the King and Queen, left. On lect across: "1911". Legend: KING GEORGE.V.AND QUEEN MARY".
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Reverse:
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In the middle, Star of India, wreath around. Outside wreath of oak (left) and laurel (right) behind four Empire shields named on ribbon below. Top: Royal coat of arms: "GREAT BRITAIN. Left: kangaroo: "AUSTRALASIA". Bottom: coat of arms of Cape Colony: "UNITED AFRICA". Right: bever: "CANADA".
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Notes:
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