Decorative Arts Online Auction

February 26, 2015

LOT 256

Lot 256

Silver Medal Commemorating the Coronation of Edward VII, 1902

Silver Medal Commemorating the Coronation of Edward VII, 1902
Lot 256 Details
Silver Medal Commemorating the Coronation of Edward VII, 1902

obverse with busts left of Edward and Queen Alexandra, signed (Emil) FUCHS, 1901, reverse with crowned royal cypher and (incorrect) date 26 June, 1902, on military version silk ribbon, in dated hard red leather case, dated and signed ELKINGTON & CO. LD, 22 Regent St. S.W.

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $264
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Silver Medal Commemorating the Coronation of Edward VII, 1902
  • Silver Medal Commemorating the Coronation of Edward VII, 1902
Note:

The date for the coronation was rescheduled to August 9, in order to allow for the prince’s recovery from surgery, however a few medals had already been minted with the incorrect date.

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