Summary
Medal issued to celebrate the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary in 1911. George ascended the throne on his father's death on 9 May 1910. During his reign, which spanned World War I, the royal house abandoned the title the house of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (or the house of Hanover or Brunswick) and became known as the house of Windsor. George died in 1936, and was succeeded briefly by Edward VIII.
Different versions of this medal were produced for the states. In all, Stokes produced over 400,000 medals, with many issued to school children.
Mint: Stokes.
Obverse Description
Conjoined busts crowned left, around; CORONATION GEORGE V & MARY, 1911 Mint initials S&S on truncation
Reverse Description
At centre Australian Arms with kangaroo and emu supporters motto on ribbon, ADVANCE AUSTRALIA, above COMMONWEALTH CELEBRATIONS below, JUNE 1911
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1911 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
Stokes & Sons, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1911
S&S mint mark on King's bust. -
Person Depicted
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Person Depicted
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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
70 mm (Height), 23 mm (Outside Diameter), 6.18 g (Weight)
Height with loop and ribbon extended
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Shape
Round
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References
Car. 1911/2
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Keywords
Celebrations, King George V Coronation, 1911, Royal Coronations
