Summary
Australia Victoria Morwell
Coronation of Edward VII medal 1902 (AD)
Mint: Stokes
Proof-like specimen strike, not holed
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, including this medal issued by the Shire of Morwell. The medal names Samuel Varv as Shire President. Varv was a Justice of the Peace and politician in the Shire of Morwell. He served as Shire President at least twice, including a term that ended in August 1902. Varv lived in Morwell. At that time Morwell had a population of 2,897 and 569 houses, in an area of 255 square miles.
Obverse Description
At centre, within line circle conjoined busts of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra; around, EDWARD VII AND ALEXANDRA 0; below, CROWNED 26 JUNE / 1902. Struck on a shield shaped flan with a crown and loop at the top
Reverse Description
PRESENTED BY / THE MUNICIPALITY OF / THE / SHIRE OF MORWELL / 26TH JUNE / 1902 / SAMUEL VARV PRESIDENT
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
Varv was a Justice of the Peace and politician in the Shire of Morwell. He served as Shire President at least twice, including a term that ended in August 1902. Varv lived in Morwell. At that time Morwell had a population of 2,897 and 569 houses, in an area of 255 square miles. -Victorian Municipal Directories. -D. Tout-Smith 20/2/2004.
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, Morwell, Latrobe Valley, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia, 1902
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Commissioned By
Shire of Morwell, Morwell, Latrobe Valley, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia, 1902
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Person Named
Mr Samuel Varv - Shire of Morwell, Morwell, Latrobe Valley, Gippsland, 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
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
27 mm (Width), 39 mm (Height), 8.92 g (Weight)
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Shape
shield
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References
Car. 1902/26
[Catalogue] Morrison, Ian. 2003. The Baker of Maldon.
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Keywords
Celebrations, King Edward VII Coronation, 1902, Royal Coronations