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Medal - Coronation of King Edward VII & Queen Alexandra Commemorative, Gilt Proof Strike, Victoria, Australia, 1902
Reg. No: NU 33094
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- Summary:
- Australia
Coronation of Edward VII, Commonwealth Celebrations 1902 (AD)
Mint: Stokes
Gilt proof without hole
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 was designed by George William de Saulles. Saulles was a sculptor, designer and engraver. He served as assistant to Leonard Charles Wyon at the London Mint and in 1892 was appointed chief engraver, serving until 1903. He designed and engraved coins used in many countries. - Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 1976
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 39 mm (Height), 27 mm (Width) |
| Dimension Comment: | not holed |
More information
| Tagged with: | celebrations, king edward vii coronation 1902, royal coronations |
| Themes this item is part of: | George William de Saulles, Sculptor, Designer & Engraver (1862-1903), Royal Mint, Medal Makers, Sydney, New South Wales, George McArthur, Collector & Baker (1842-1903), Public Life & Institutions Collection, HRH Edward VII (1841-1910), HM Queen Alexandra (1844-1925), Branch Mints of the Royal Mint, George William De Saulles, Medallist (1862-1903) |
| 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 small rising sun emblem, EDWARD VII / KING AND EMPEROR / ACCESSION 22.1.1901 / CORONATION 9.8.1902 / _._ / GOD SAVE THE KING / AUSTRALIAN; around below; COMMONWEALTH CELEBRATIONS |
| Edge Description: | Plain |
| 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 9.8.1902 / _._ / GOD SAVE THE KING / AUSTRALIAN; around below; COMMONWEALTH CELEBRATIONS(reverse) |
| Shape: | shield |
| Material: | Gilt |
| Issued By: | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1902 |
| Mint: | Royal Mint, Sydney Branch, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1902 |
| Person Depicted: | George de Saulles - Royal Mint, London, 1902 |
| Person Depicted: | King Edward VII |
| Person Depicted: | HM Queen Alexandra |
| References: |
Car. 1902/7 Proof-like strike without hole |
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Themes
This item is part of the following themes:
- George William de Saulles, Sculptor, Designer & Engraver (1862-1903)
- Royal Mint, Medal Makers, Sydney, New South Wales
- George McArthur, Collector & Baker (1842-1903)
- Public Life & Institutions Collection
- HRH Edward VII (1841-1910)
- HM Queen Alexandra (1844-1925)
- Branch Mints of the Royal Mint
- George William De Saulles, Medallist (1862-1903)
Comments
This document contains details of the British medals issued in 1902. the National Maritime Museum, in the late 1800s the company was located at 22 Regent St, London. It's probably that this is an English medal as it's not listed in the standard reference, Australian Historical Medals 1788-1988. You could contact St John Ambulance Australia and in the UK to help with the identification.