Official coronation medal of Alba Iulia, 1922
Also known as: Medalia oficială a încoronării de la Alba Iulia, 1922
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1922
Official coronation medal of Alba Iulia, 1922 is held by George Enescu National Museum, dated 1922. Museum description: obverse: Marginally, circular cable molding and legend.
In the field, conjoined busts of Queen Marie and King Ferdinand, in profile to the left. In the background, two laurel branches.; reverse: Marginally, circular cable molding and incuse legend. In the field, King Ferdinand's entry into Alba Iulia, with retinue, all on horseback, to the left. In the foreground, female figure, standing, holding the reins of the royal horse with her right hand, and a laurel wreath in her left hand.
In the background, the Cathedral of Alba Iulia. Engraver's signature, lower left.; shape: Circular; obverse legend: ♦ FERDINAND ♦ REGELE ♦ ROMANIEI ♦ SI ♦ MARIA ♦ REGINA ♦; reverse legend: • INTAIUL • REGE – AL • TUTUROR • ROMANILOR • INCORONATU-S’A • LA • ALBA-JULIA • IN • 15 • X • 1922 •; edge: Smooth The museum record gives measurements diameter: 45 mm; mass: 40.82 g. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.
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Physical characteristics
- Material
- bronze
- Dimensions
- diametru: 45 mm; masa: 40,82 g
Identification
- Europeana id
- /2048047/Clasate_91308a41e75044fc8fe5dca2a16ab2f5
- Museum object name
- Medalia oficială a încoronării de la Alba Iulia
- Holding institution
- George Enescu National Museum
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