Summary
Australia New South Wales Parramatta
St John's Sunday School
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 (AD)
Mint: Stokes
Proof-like specimen strike, not holed
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, 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
EDWARD VII/KING AND EMPEROR/ACCESSION 22.1.1901/CORONATION 26.6.1902/ GOD SAVE THE KING/ST JOHNS'S/SUNDAY SCHOOL PARRAMATTA
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 (Mint), 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) EDWARD VII. AND ALEXANDRA/CROWNED 26 JUNE/1902 Jugate busts of Alexandra and Edward VII., facing left (obverse) EDWARD VII/KING AND EMPEROR/ACCESSION 22.1.1901/CORONATION 26.6.1902/ GOD SAVE THE KING/ST JOHNS'S/SUNDAY SCHOOL PARRAMATTA (reverse)
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Series
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Material
Gilt Bronze
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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), 8.85 g (Weight)
27 x 39
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Shape
Shield
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References
Ca 1902/17
[Thesis] Lugton, Mary E. 1989. George McArthur of Maldon: his Life and his Book Collection.
[Catalogue] Morrison, Ian. 2003. The Baker of Maldon.
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Keywords
Celebrations, King Edward VII Coronation, 1902, Royal Coronations, Sunday Schools
