Edward VIII Proposed Coronation Bronze Medal by Gaunt 1937

Commemorative issue
Proposed Coronation of Edward VIII 12th May 1937

Obverse
Crowned and robed bust of King Edward VIII facing right. Engraver’s initials in lower left field, and maker’s initials in lower right field.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EDWARD • VIII • CROWNED • MAY • XII •
MCM
XXX
VII
ECRP
J.R.G.

Unabridged legend:
E. Carter Preston
J.R. Gaunt

Translation: May 12 1937

Engraver: Edward Carter Preston

Reverse
Britannia seated right holding imperial crown. Engraver’s initials in lower left field.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CANADA • INDIA • S • AFRICA • AUSTRALIA • NEW ZEALAND
BRITAIN
ECRP

Unabridged legend: Edward Carter Preston

Engraver: Edward Carter Preston

Edge
Plain

57mm

69g

Mint
J.R. Gaunt and Son Ltd., Birmingham, United Kingdom (1884-date)

BHM# 4286, W&E# 6585A6, Giordano# CM215a