Great Britain: Coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra
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Form:
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Circular. Matt.
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By:
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Paris Mint / Mappin & Webb |
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Date:
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1902 |
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Ref:
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BHM: 3836; Laidlaw: 1405;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 51 mm | Gilded Silver | | $900 | | 51.6mm | Bronze | 47.7 gm | $90 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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Within an oval on left, bareheaded bust of Queen Alexandra, half right. Within an oval on right, bareheaded bust of King Edward in uniform, half left. A crown bridging the ovals above. Sprigs of rose, thistle and others between ovals. Below on a ribbon: "DIEU ET MON DROIT" in front half laurel wreath tied with a ribbon. Legend on a narrow band: "ALEXANDRA QUEEN CONSORT (left) EDWARD THE SEVENTH (right).
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Reverse:
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Fame on ground facing right blowing her trumpet supporting Royal coat of arms. On left, scene of River Thames and Westminster with radiant sun behind. Legend on a narrow band: "GOD SAVE THE KING (left) GOD SAVE THE QUEEN (right) 26th JUNE 1902 (bottom)".
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Notes:
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Commissioned by Mappin & Webb from the Paris Mint for sale in Britain.
The silver medal was graded SP65 by PCGS.
Also issued in smaller sized silver and bronze medals with diameter 38mm.
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