Lot 519
George VI 1936-1952, Coronation 1937, official large sized AR medal (58mm/83.98gm) by P. Metcalfe.


Ancient, British & World Coins - Auction 125 | C25005
Auction: 31 October 2025 10:00 GMT
Description
King’s crowned and draped bust l., GEORGE VI CROWNED 12 MAY 1937, rev. Queen’s bust l., QUEEN ELIZABETH 12 MAY 1937. (BHM 4314; E 2046a;). With red leather case of issue. Good Extremely Fine, matt finish, box sound.
Footnote
The coronation of Edward VIII, of course, never happened as Edward abdicated six months before. However, many coronation medals had already been struck in preparation for the celebration and consequently this medal commemorates a non-event!


