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Rowntree 1911 Coronation Medal: CM.1261-1911

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Titles

Rowntree 1911 Coronation Medal

Maker(s)

Ruler: George V (1910-1936)
Maker: Vaughton.
Production place: Birmingham

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1911-03-11) by Messrs Rowntree & Co Ltd

Dating

1911 -

Components of the work

Object composed of gilt Diameter (min) 32 mm Diameter 32 mm Weight 17.60 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: The profiles of George V and Queen Mary

  • Text: KING GEORGE V QUEEN MARY
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription

  • Text: STRVCK BY THE MAKERS OF ELECT COCOA (in exergue) G R (in exergue) TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION OF H.M. KING GEORGE V AND H.M. QUEEN MARY 1911
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1261-1911
Primary reference Number: 227136
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Audit data

Created: Monday 9 February 2015 Updated: Monday 13 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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