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George VI on Obverse of 1937 Gold Coronation Medallion
George VI on Obverse of 1937 Gold Coronation Medallion
Queen Elizabeth on Reverse of 1937 Gold Coronation Medallion
Queen Elizabeth on Reverse of 1937 Gold Coronation Medallion
1937 Large Gold Coronation Medallion
It has long been a traditional to issue official coronation medallions. These have variously been issued in gold, silver, copper, or bronze, and have also been issued in a number of sizes. the medallion we show is a large size in gold.


Obverse
The obverse features a profile portrait of George VI facing right, with the inscription:
GEORGE VI CROWNED 12 MAY 1937

Reverse
The reverse has a matching portrait, also facing left, of his wife, Queen Elizabeth (Lady Elizabeth Bowes Lyon later to be known as the Queen Mother), and the inscription:-
QUEEN ELIZABETH 12 MAY 1937

Specifications
DescriptionDiameterIssueWeightAlloyAGW
Official George VI Large Gold Coronation Medal57.0 mms274119.7 grams22ct3.53 troy ounces

Prices & Availability
DescriptionAvailabilityPrice £
Individual Medallion, Uncirculated but with hairlines, in Original (But Damaged) BoxYesAsk

Other Metals
Technical Specifications
DescriptionMetalDiameterWeightFinenessAMW
1937 Official Coronation MedallionGold56120 (+/-_).916 (22)2.75
1937 Official Coronation MedallionGold2113 (+/-_).916 (22) 
1937 Official Coronation MedallionSilver56 85 (+/-_).925 
1937 Official Coronation MedallionSilver2115.5.9250.4601
1937 Official Coronation MedallionBronze56   

Notes
Diameter = Diameter in millimetres
Weight = Approximate weight in grams
Fineness = millesimal fineness.
AMW = Actual fine precious metal content in troy ounces.

Buying & Selling
Buyers and sellers alike may be interested to note that gold medallions like these often trade at prices close to their intrinsic metal value. While this may not be what sellers wish to hear, it should delight potential buyers.
At the time of creating this page, we had a one of these medallions in stock, and would be happy to sell it for a modest premium over their intrinsic gold content, however as with many pages of our website, this page has a dual purpose, to sell our stock, and to provide information. If you have a similar medallion, which you would like to sell, we would be pleased to hear from you.


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