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Coronation of George V medal, 1911

This commemorative medal was distributed to Victorian school children to celebrate the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary in 1911.

Coronation of George V medal, obverse.
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 Coronation of George V medal, reverse.
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Obverse – Conjoined crowned busts of the King and Queen facing left. Around this is the legend KING GEORGE V QUEEN MARY.

Reverse – At the centre the arms of Victoria with the word VICTORIA above. Around this on a broad rim is the legend TO COMMEMORATE THEIR MAJESTIES CORONATION JUNE 22 1911.


Transferred from National Gallery of Victoria, 1976


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