Edward VII Commemorative coin?

[Guest terry306uk]

Can somebody please help me identify this coin I have acquired, I can`t seem to find it in any search engines.

It is 38mm in diameter.

The Obverse says:- Edward VII, King & Emporer, ER 1901, God Save The King.

The Reverse says:- Born 9th Nov 1841, Married 10th March 1863, Ascended Throne 1901, Crowned 1902.

And around the rim it says:- To Commemorate the Coronation of H.G.M. Edward VII King of Greater Britain & Emporer of India.

Thanks in advance

Terry

[Geoff T]

Can somebody please help me identify this coin I have acquired, I can`t seem to find it in any search engines.

It is 38mm in diameter.

The Obverse says:- Edward VII, King & Emporer, ER 1901, God Save The King.

The Reverse says:- Born 9th Nov 1841, Married 10th March 1863, Ascended Throne 1901, Crowned 1902.

And around the rim it says:- To Commemorate the Coronation of H.G.M. Edward VII King of Greater Britain & Emporer of India.

Thanks in advance

Terry

Yes, it's a coronation medal, and from the 1901 produced before the actual date of the 1902 coronation was announced. It was fixed for 29 June but had to be postponed until 9 August as the king had appendicitis.

Edward VII coronation medals are extremely common - and very diverse as each local authority produced their own. Several of them, though, have shared designs, some with obverses by leading medallists. Yours doesn't appear to be place-specific, but clearly struck by some opportunist.

Geoff

[Guest terry306uk]

Thanks very much for the info, I appreciate it.

Shame its very common, I was kind of hoping I had stumbled upon a little nugget

At least I know more about it now.

Thanks again

Terry