Summary
Australia
Medal struck to commemorate both the Coronation of Edward VII and the end of the Boer War 1902 (AD)
Mint: Stokes & Sons
The coronation of Edward VII in 1902 prompted major celebrations in Australia. It was an opportunity for the new nation to reaffirm its pride at being a key member of the British Empire. Over 40 different medals were produced around Australia.
Obverse Description
Struck on a cross shaped blank; at centre of cross, within solid circle a 3/4 left facing bust of Edward VII crowned; on arms of cross, top, EDWARD / VII right, & ALEXAN- / DRA; left, CORONAT- / ION OF ; bottom, - 1902 JUNE 26
Reverse Description
aAt centre, crowned monogram of ER VII; at left, BRITISH / -BOER / WAR on right, PEACE / WITH / HONOR
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), George McArthur, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1902 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
Stokes & Sons, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1902
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Person Depicted
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Person Named
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Inscriptions
(edge) (obverse) (reverse)
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Series
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Material
Gilt
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
22 mm (Width), 25 mm (Height), 3.88 g (Weight)
Height to top of extended ribbon and loop 60 mm. weight includes ribbon and pin
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Shape
cross
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References
Car. 1902/6
[Catalogue] Morrison, Ian. 2003. The Baker of Maldon.
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Keywords
Celebrations, King Edward VII Coronation, 1902, Royal Coronations, Second Boer War, 1899-1902, Wars & Conflicts
