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Preston 1911 Coronation Medal: CM.1811B-1911

Object information

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Titles

Preston 1911 Coronation Medal

Maker(s)

Ruler: George V (1910-1936)
Maker: Fattorini, Bolton
Production place: Birmingham

Entities

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Description

The ribbon is red white and blue (left to right).

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1911) by Corporation of Preston

Dating

1911 -

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 39 mm Diameter 39 mm Weight 22.15 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: The crowned profiles of George V and Queen Mary

  • Text: H.M. King George V and Queen Mary
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: The Preston coat of arms.

  • Text: N. MILLER MAYOR PRESTON (in exergue) CORONATION (in exergue) ALFRED HOWARTH TOWN CLERK JUNE 22 1911
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1811B-1911
Primary reference Number: 227100
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Audit data

Created: Monday 9 February 2015 Updated: Thursday 9 May 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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