Summary

Australia New South Wales Willoughby
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. The Willoughby area, on Sydney's North Shore, was established in the 1860s and soon developed a mixture of orchards, Chinese market gardens, dairies and farms, as well as secondary industries such as tanneries. By 1902, when this medal was issued, the Willoughby community included a new Methodist church, the new and fashionable Hotel Willoughby, schools and a post office. It was serviced by electric tram. The name 'Borough of Willoughby' was first used on the seal in 1890 (previously it had been North Willoughby), and by 1907 the 'Borough of Willoughby' had been replaced on the seal by the 'Municipality of Willoughby'.

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/F.C.PETRIE/MAYOR/BOROUGH OF WILLOUGHBY

Edge Description

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Significance

The Willoughby area, on Sydney's North Shore, was established in the 1860s and soon developed a mixture of orchards, Chinese market gardens, dairies and farms, as well as secondary industries such as tanneries. By 1902, when this medal was issued, the Willoughby community included a new Methodist church, the new and fashionable Hotel Willoughby, schools and a post office. It was serviced by electric tram. The name 'Borough of Willoughby' was first used on the seal in 1890 (previously it had been North Willoughby), and by 1907 the 'Borough of Willoughby' had been replaced on the seal by the 'Municipality of Willoughby'. -City of Willoughby web site http://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/. -D. Tout-Smith 24/11/2003.

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