+
-
Medal commemorating the Coronation of George VI, 1937
Medal commemorating the Coronation of George VI, 1937. Obverse: Busts of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth conjoined, both crowned, in coronation robes (left). Legend: 'CORONATION OF KING GEORGE VI & QUEEN ELIZABETH.' Inscription (right): '12 MAY 1937.' Reverse: King George VI crowned, in coronation robes, holding sceptre and orb, seated in the stern of an antique vessel, a single sail set, three robed figures standing blowing trumpets. Legend: 'MAY . HIS . COVRSE BE . PROSPEROVS'.
For more information about using images from our Collection, please contact RMG Images.
Object Details
| ID: | MEC2111 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Spink & Son Ltd |
| Events: | Coronation of King George VI, 1937 |
| Date made: | 1937 |
| People: | Queen Elizabeth, Consort of George VI; King George VI King George VI |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 35 mm |