Medal - Coronation of King Edward VII & Queen Alexandra Commemorative, Specimen, Mayor of Melbourne, Australia, 1902

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Summary:: Australia Victoria Melbourne
Presented by Sir Samuel Gillott, Mayor
Coronation of Edward VII medal 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.
Acquisition Information:: Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 1976

Tagged with:	architecture, celebrations, king edward vii coronation 1902, royal coronations, town halls
Themes this item is part of:	George McArthur, Collector & Baker (1842-1903), Public Life & Institutions Collection, HRH Edward VII (1841-1910), HM Queen Alexandra (1844-1925), Samuel Gillott, Mayor, City of Melbourne, Victoria (1838-1913), 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; below, CROWNED . 9 . AUG. / 1902. Struck on a shield shaped flan with a crown and loop at the top
Reverse Description:	At centre, view of Melbourne Town Hall, above, PRESENTED BY / SIR SAMUEL GILLOTT nothing in exergue
Edge Description:	Plain
Inscriptions:	(edge) (obverse) (reverse)
Shape:	shield
Material:	Gilt
Issued By:	Australia
Mint:	Stokes & Sons, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1902
Commissioned By:	Sir Samuel Gillott - Melbourne City Council, 1902
Person Depicted:	King Edward VII
Person Depicted:	HM Queen Alexandra
References:	Car. 1902/32
Bibliography:	[Catalogue] Morrison, Ian. 2003. The Baker of Maldon.