GREAT BRITAIN. George VI & Elizabeth Coronation Gold Medal, 1937. London Mint. PCGS SPECIMEN-67 Gold Shield.
GREAT BRITAIN. George VI & Elizabeth Coronation Gold Medal, 1937. London Mint. PCGS SPECIMEN-67 Gold Shield.
BHM-4314; Eimer-2046b. By P. Metcalfe. Mintage: 422. Obverse: GEORGE VI CROWNED 12 MAY 1937, crowned and mantled bust of George left, wearing Chain of the Garter; Reverse: QVEEN ELIZABETH 12 MAY 1937, crowned and draped bust of Elizabeth left. Extremely difficult to encounter this attractive, the present specimen--an absolute Gem--offers intense luster and radiating brilliance. Essentially flawless, a small spot is noted between the "A" and "Y" in "MAY" on the reverse merely for completeness. The only certified example of the type across both services, and wholly deserving a spot in a top collection of coronation medals.
Estimate: $3,000 - $4,500.
Provenance: From the Duke of Lansing Collection.
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GREAT BRITAIN. George VI & Elizabeth Coronation Gold Medal, 1937. London Mint. PCGS SPECIMEN-67 Gold Shield.
BHM-4314; Eimer-2046b. By P. Metcalfe. Mintage: 422. Obverse: GEORGE VI CROWNED 12 MAY 1937, crowned and mantled bust of George left, wearing Chain of the Garter; Reverse: QVEEN ELIZABETH 12 MAY 1937, crowned and draped bust of Elizabeth left. Extremely difficult to encounter this attractive, the present specimen--an absolute Gem--offers intense luster and radiating brilliance. Essentially flawless, a small spot is noted between the "A" and "Y" in "MAY" on the reverse merely for completeness. The only certified example of the type across both services, and wholly deserving a spot in a top collection of coronation medals.
Estimate: $3,000 - $4,500.
Provenance: From the Duke of Lansing Collection.
To view all items from the Duke of Lansing Collection, click here.
Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.