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Coronation of King Edward VII. 1902.: CM.79.76-1919

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Titles

Coronation of King Edward VII. 1902.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Edward VII (1901-10)
Engraver: Frampton, George

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Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1919-11-22) by Fry, Geoffrey

Dating

Production date: AD 1902

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 52 mm Diameter 52 mm Weight 54.79 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Conjoined bare headed busts of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, facing left.

  • Text: EDWARDVS . VII . REX . E . IMP . ET . ALEXANDRA . REG . 1902.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Crown on sun in splendour between two trees on which the Scottish lion and Irish harp, English lion above.

  • Text: IN COMMEMORATION OF THE CORONATION . OF . KING . EDWARD VII AND QUEEN . ALEXANDRA 1902.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.79.76-1919
Primary reference Number: 228249
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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