zogster Posted January 30, 2018 Posted January 30, 2018 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? Quote
Paddy Posted January 30, 2018 Posted January 30, 2018 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? Quote
zogster Posted January 30, 2018 Author Posted January 30, 2018 (edited) 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. Edited January 30, 2018 by zogster added comment about typography Quote
Paddy Posted January 31, 2018 Posted January 31, 2018 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. Quote
Sleepy Posted January 31, 2018 Posted January 31, 2018 The typography looks very similar to the advertisements scripts of that era. Quote
zogster Posted February 1, 2018 Author Posted February 1, 2018 Thanks Paddy, I'll drop him a line Quote
Ukstu Posted February 1, 2018 Posted February 1, 2018 There is also Christopher Eimer. Probably the most knowledgeable guy around in regards to commemorative medals. https://www.christophereimer.co.uk 1 Quote
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