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1985.51.410

Commemorative coin or medallion, celebrating the coronation of Edward VII. Carried by a soldier during World War 1. [SM 18/02/2011]

1985.51.410

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Collection type
Object
Description
Commemorative coin or medallion, celebrating the coronation of Edward VII. Carried by a soldier during World War 1. [SM 18/02/2011]
Long description
Commemorative coin or medallion, celebrating the coronation of Edward VII. Carried by a soldier during World War 1. The coin has the inscription "E R VII LONG MAY THEY REIGN CORONATION JUNE 26TH 1902" with the image of two crossed flags and a crown on one surface. The other surface has an image of Edward VII and Alexandra and has the inscription "EDWARD VII AND ALEXANDRA 1901" [SM 18/02/2011]
Person
Field collector Edward Lovett
PRM source Wellcome Institute
PRM source Wellcome Historical Medical Museum
Date / Period
Date made: 1901
Date collected
By 1933
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Copper Alloy Metal, Process Stamped, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Diameter: max 24 mm, Length: max 27 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.51.410 Other numbers: A 176475 AM C lot 175

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Insignia, Currency, Amulet, Medal, Coin

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