LONDON, 1902

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AN EDWARD VII GOLD CORONATION MEDALLION
LONDON, 1902
The circular medallion, the obverse with a portrait of Edward, by the engraver G. W. De Saulles, with the inscription 'EDWARD VII CROWNED 9 AUGUST 1902', the reverse with a portrait, also by De Saulles, of Queen Alexandra, and the inscription 'ALEXANDRA QUEEN CONSORT 9 AUGUST 1902'
2 3/8 in. (55 mm.) diameter

Provenance

H.R.H. The Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester (1900-1974).

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Lot Essay

This medallion was issued to commemorate the coronation of King Edward VII on the 9th August 1902. It was struck by the Royal Mint, and was produced in two sizes, and three metals, gold, silver and copper. These medallions are found with two different dates, 26th June 1902, and 9th August 1902. This is because the coronation was originally scheduled for the earlier date, but the King had to undergo an emergency appendectomy operation, so the coronation was postponed until the later date.

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