Advert for Elkington & Co - Original date coins June 1902
Advertisement for a selection of medals and coins in bronze, silver or gold, for the coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra on the 26th June 1902. Unfortunately two days before the due date, Edward became seriously ill with appendicitis and underwent an emergency operation, he recovered and the new date was made for 9th August 1902
Picture No
10208113
Media ID
47453490
Size
5400px x 4027px
(5.1MB)
Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
Advertisement in The Illustrated London News', 21 June 1902, page 923
Date
June 1902
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