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1911 Coronation Commemorative Medal

Sculptor: Mackennal, Bertram, Sir, HRSA · 1863-1931Medallist: Royal Mint

Mackennal was entrusted with the commission for the Royal Mint Coronation Medal and his profile of the King was subsequently used for the coinage and also for the postage stamps of King George V's reign.

The medal was originally issued in a small square paper envelope which is here present, printed on its face 'CORONATION MEDAL/ 1911./ SILVER/ Royal Mint'





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  • Object data
    Date1911
    Accession2023.0044
    TypeMedal, commemorative
    MaterialsSupport silver
    Dimensions The original printed paper envelope as issued by Royal Mint
    3cm x 3.8cm
    3.8cm
    AcquisitionGift Rodger, Robin H. (August 22nd, 2023)

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