Great Britain: Proclamation of King Edward VII at Hythe
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Form:
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Circular. Proof-like
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By:
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Joseph Moore (obv) and B. Ninnes (rev) |
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Date:
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1901 |
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Ref:
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BHM: 3702; Laidlaw: 1378;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 38.0 gm | White Metal | 17.0 gm | $25 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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Crowned bust of King Edward VII, right, laurel wreath around on left. Signed: "JM" on truncation. Across on left: "1902" and on right in Gothic script: "Eduar- / -dus. sept- / -imus. Rex. et Imp- / -era- / -tor /."
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Reverse:
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Within a continuous laurel wreath, across: " PROCLAIMED / AT / HYTHE / JAN 25 / 1901". Below that in an arc, signed: "B. NINNES".
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Notes:
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Hythe is a town near Folkstone on the south east coast of England.
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