Summary
Australia
Edward VII silver coronayion medal 1902 (AD)
Mint: Stokes & Sons
Other Details: 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
At centre, within line circle conjoined busts of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra; around, ALEXANDRA * CORONATION * EDWARD VII; below, 1902. Struck on a shield shaped flan with a crown and loop at the top
Reverse Description
Above a 'rising-sun', EDWARD VII / KING AND EMPEROR / ASCENSION 22.1.1901 / CORONATION 26.6.1902 / GOD SAVE THE KING / AUSTRALIAN in smaller letters around the lower edge of the medal; COMMONWEALTH CELEBRATIONS
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
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 Depicted
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Inscriptions
(edge) (obverse) (reverse)
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Series
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Material
Silver
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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
27 mm (Width), 39 mm (Height), 8.52 g (Weight)
Weight includes ribbon. Height to top of loop, with ring and ribbon it is about 80 mm.
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Shape
shield
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References
Car. 1902/1
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Keywords
Celebrations, King Edward VII Coronation, 1902, Royal Coronations
