Summary
Australia
Coronation of Edward VII, Commonwealth Celebrations 1902 (AD)
Mint: Stokes
Awarded to: School Children in Victoria
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. This medal, for school children, was made in Melbourne by Stokes.
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 small rising sun emblem, EDWARD VII / KING AND EMPEROR / ACCESSION 22.1.1901 / CORONATION 26.6.1902 / _._ / GOD SAVE THE KING / AUSTRALIAN; around below; COMMONWEALTH CELEBRATIONS
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 Depicted
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Inscriptions
Plain (edge) Crowned shield with conjoined busts in line sircle; around above, ALEXANDRA * CORONATION * EDWARD VII; below, 1902 / * (obverse) Above small rising sun emblem, EDWARD VII / KING AND EMPEROR / ACCESSION 22.1.1901 / CORONATION 26.6.1902 / _._ / GOD SAVE THE KING / AUSTRALIAN; around below; COMMONWEALTH CELEBRATIONS(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)
Weight includes ribbon. Height to top of loop, with ring and ribbon it is about 80 mm.
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Exhibition Collection Management
77 mm (Length), 45 mm (Width)
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Shape
Shield
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References
Car.1902/1
[Catalogue] Morrison, Ian. 2003. The Baker of Maldon.
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Keywords
Celebrations, King Edward VII Coronation, 1902, Royal Coronations
