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Medal - Coronation of King Edward VII & Queen Alexandra Commemorative, Specimen, City of South Melbourne, Australia, 1902
Reg. No: NU 20254
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- Summary:
- Australia Victoria City of South Melbourne
Edward VII Coronation 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. This medal was issued by the City of South Melbourne, and names W.J. Mountain as Mayor. - Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 1976
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 39 mm (Height), 27 mm (Width) |
| Weight: | 8.64 g (Weight) |
More information
| Tagged with: | architecture, celebrations, coat of arms city of melbourne, 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), William John Mountain, Mayor, City of South Melbourne, Victoria (1836-1906), Stokes & Son, Medal Makers, Melbourne, Victoria & Sydney, New South Wales, Municipality of South Melbourne, Victoria |
| 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 a view of Melbourne Town Hall, above, CITY OF S. MELBOURNE below, W.J. MOUNTAIN / MAYOR 1902 Arms of the City on the crown shaped top of the medal |
| Edge Description: | Plain |
| Inscriptions: | (edge) (obverse) (reverse) |
| Shape: | shield |
| Material: | Gilt |
| Issued By: | Australia |
| Mint: | Stokes & Sons, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1902 |
| Commissioned By: | City of South Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1902 |
| Person Named: | Mr. William Mountain - South Melbourne City Council, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1902 Named as Mayor on medal |
| Person Depicted: | King Edward VII |
| Person Depicted: | HM Queen Alexandra |
| References: | Car. 1902/11 |
| Bibliography: |
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Themes
This item is part of the following themes:
- George McArthur, Collector & Baker (1842-1903)
- Public Life & Institutions Collection
- HRH Edward VII (1841-1910)
- HM Queen Alexandra (1844-1925)
- William John Mountain, Mayor, City of South Melbourne, Victoria (1836-1906)
- Stokes & Son, Medal Makers, Melbourne, Victoria & Sydney, New South Wales
- Municipality of South Melbourne, Victoria
Comments
I am WJ Mountain's great grandson.
As you can see the changes have been made and now an image for you to see.
Thanks again