Search the collections
Where is it from?
- A Issued By Hawthorn, Australia
- A Commissioned By Hawthorn, Australia
- A Person Named Hawthorn, Australia
Similar items over time
Medal - Coronation of King Edward VII & Queen Alexandra Commemorative, Specimen, City of Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia, 1902
Reg. No: NU 20246
Previous Page
Next Page
- Summary:
- Medal commemorating the coronation of Edward VII, issued by the City of Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia in 1902. Minted by Stokes & Sons of Melbourne.
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 to commemorate the event. - Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 1976
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 39 mm (Height), 27 mm (Width) |
| Weight: | 8.94 g (Weight) |
More information
| Tagged with: | architecture, celebrations, king edward vii coronation 1902, royal coronations, town halls, st 01129 |
| Themes this item is part of: | Municipality of Hawthorn, Victoria, George McArthur, Collector & Baker (1842-1903), 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: | 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 0; below, CROWNED 26 JUNE / 1902. Struck on a shield shaped flan with a crown and loop at the top |
| Reverse Description: | At centre, view of town Hall, above, PRESENTED BY / HAWTHORN CITY COUNCIL below, WM. COWPER ESQ. J.P. / MAYOR / 26 JUNE 1902 |
| Edge Description: | Plain |
| Inscriptions: | (edge) (obverse) (reverse) |
| Shape: | shield |
| Material: | Gilt |
| Issued By: | Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia |
| Mint: | Stokes & Sons, 1902 |
| Commissioned By: | Hawthorn City Council, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia, 1902 |
| Person Named: | Mr. William Cowper - Hawthorn City Council, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia, 1902 Named as Mayor on medal |
| Person Depicted: | King Edward VII |
| Person Depicted: | HM Queen Alexandra |
| References: | Car. 1902/23 |
| Bibliography: |
|
Themes
This item is part of the following themes:
Add your question or comment