1902 Royal Mint Edward VII Coronation Medallion
A lovely piece of British royal history, this 1902 Royal Mint Coronation Medallion was issued to commemorate the coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra.
Edward VII became King in 1901 following the death of his mother, Queen Victoria, and his coronation was originally planned for 26 June 1902. However, the ceremony had to be postponed when the King became seriously ill with appendicitis. He eventually recovered and was crowned at Westminster Abbey on 9 August 1902.
This official Royal Mint silver medallion was designed by George William de Saulles, one of the leading medallists and engravers of the period. The obverse features a fine crowned portrait of Edward VII facing right, with the inscription “EDWARD VII CROWNED 9 AUGUST 1902.” The reverse carries the crowned portrait of Queen Alexandra, with the inscription “ALEXANDRA QUEEN CONSORT 9 AUG. 1902.”
The medal is struck in .925 sterling silver, giving it a lovely weight and quality feel. At approximately 31mm in diameter and 12.8g, it is a very attractive and collectable example of early 20th-century Royal Mint medallic work.
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