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Medal - Coronation of King Edward VII & Queen Alexandra Commemorative, Specimen Strike, City of Bendigo, Australia, 1902
Reg. No: NU 20478
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- Summary:
- Australia Victoria City of Bendigo
Edward VII Coronation medal, 1902 (AD)
Mint: Stokes
Proof-like 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. This medal was issued by the City of Bendigo; it is dated 26 June 1902 and names J.R. Hoskins as Mayor. - Description:
- A crowned, shield shaped gilt medal featuring the conjoined busts of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra and the Arms of Bendigo.
- Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 1976
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 39 mm (Height), 27 mm (Width) |
| Weight: | 8.81 g (Weight) |
More information
| Tagged with: | celebrations, coat of arms city of bendigo, king edward vii coronation 1902, mining, royal coronations |
| Themes this item is part of: | Municipality of Bendigo, Victoria, John Roberts Hoskins, Mayor, Bendigo, Victoria (1902), George McArthur, Collector & Baker (1842-1903), Public Life & Institutions Collection, HRH Edward VII (1841-1910), HM Queen Alexandra (1844-1925) |
| Primary Classification: | MEDALS |
| Secondary Classification: | Commemorative |
| Tertiary Classification: | royal coronations |
| Series: | Australian Commemorative Medals |
| DateEra: | 1902 AD |
| Obverse Description: | At centre, within line circle conjoined busts of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra; around, EDWARD VII AND ALEXANDRA; below, CROWNED 26 JUNE / 1902. Struck on a shield shaped flan with a crown and loop at the top |
| Reverse Description: | Arms of Bendigo supported by horse and cow; shield features mining tools, wine grapes, wheat sheaf; motto on ribbon, PROGRESS; above, 26 JUNE 1902 / CITY OF BENDIGO; below, J.R. HOSKINS, MAYOR |
| Edge Description: | Plain |
| Inscriptions: | Obverse: EDWARD VII AND ALEXANDRA CROWNED 26 JUNE 1902. Reverse: PROGRESS 26 JUNE 1902 CITY OF BENDIGO J.R. HOSKINS, MAYOR |
| Shape: | shield |
| Material: | Gilt |
| Issued By: | Australia |
| Commissioned By: | City of Bendigo, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, 1902 |
| Person Named: | Mr. John Hoskins - City of Bendigo, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, 1902 Named on medal |
| Person Depicted: | King Edward VII |
| Person Depicted: | HM Queen Alexandra |
| References: | Car. 1902/10 |
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