Official Coronation 1902 Medallion of King Edward VII on the 9th August 1902, EF

Official Coronation1902 Medallion 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. The specimen in our photograph is in copper, and measures 56 mms in diameter. Obverse: The obverse shows a portrait of Edward, by the engraver G. W. De Saulles, with the inscription: EDWARD VII CROWNED 9 AUGUST 1902. Reverse: The reverse shows a portrait, also by De Saulles, of Queen Alexandra, and the inscription: ALEXANDRA. Date variations: 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 Edward had to undergo an emergency appendectomy operation, so the coronation was postponed until the later date. Compare this with the 1902 Coronation Blackpool Medallion.