Medal - Coronation of King Edward VII & Queen Alexandra Commemorative, Victoria, Australia, 1902

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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.
Acquisition Information:: Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 1976

Discipline:	Numismatics
Dimensions:	39 mm (Height), 27 mm (Width)
Weight:	8.52 g (Weight)
Dimension Comment:	Weight includes ribbon. Height to top of loop, with ring and ribbon it is about 80 mm.

Tagged with:	celebrations, king edward vii coronation 1902, royal coronations
Themes this item is part of:	Public Life & Institutions Collection, HRH Edward VII (1841-1910), HM Queen Alexandra (1844-1925), Stokes & Son, Medal Makers, Melbourne, Victoria & Sydney, New South Wales
Primary Classification:	MEDALS
Secondary Classification:	Commemorative
Tertiary Classification:	royalty
Series:	Australian Commemorative Medals
DateEra:	1902 AD
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
Inscriptions:	(edge) (obverse) (reverse)
Shape:	shield
Material:	Silver
Issued By:	Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1902
Mint:	Stokes & Sons, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1902
Person Depicted:	King Edward VII, 1902
Person Depicted:	HM Queen Alexandra
References:	Car. 1902/1