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Hi folks,

I'm trying to identify this... seems to be a commemorative coin or medal for Edward VII's coronation, but my feeble Google efforts haven't matched it to anything I can find online.

Any ideas?

 

 

 

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It does look like a very lovely Coronation Medal for Edward VII in 1902. It is hallmarked Silver, assayed in Birmingham in 1901. The makers mark - J.F is for James Fenton and Co. of Great Hampton Street Birmingham. See: http://www.silvermakersmarks.co.uk/Makers/Birmingham-JC-JG.html#JF

For more than that we need the designer - is there any signature on it anywhere? I can't see any in your picture but maybe a close examination with a glass could find some initials somewhere?

 

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Thanks!

I can't see any signature, on either face or on the edge (which is smooth).

I'm just helping my mother out figure out what it is... she's had it for years, and it was given to her by (I believe) her grandfather, but she doesn't know anything more about it than that.

And I agree that it's beautiful... also in good condition, as i think it's hardly been out of the original box 

edit: the typography strikes me as a little unusual, as it looks quite modern/futuristic rather than traditional. I'd expect a coronation commemorative item to lean more conservative/traditional in its design. But I'm saying this knowing nothing about medals and coins. 

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added comment about typography

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The typography is interesting and very pleasing. I am sure I have seen something in a similar style from that era, but I can't think where.

You might try contacting Timothy Millett at http://www.historicmedals.com/ He seems to know more about medals than anyone else I have found, may have seen one before, and may give you an indication of value.

 

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The typography looks very similar to the advertisements scripts of that era.

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There is also Christopher Eimer. Probably the most knowledgeable guy around in regards to commemorative medals.  

https://www.christophereimer.co.uk

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