COIN
United Kingdom : 1937 King Edward VIII Pattern Coin (Sovereign Gold Plated)
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Country
United Kingdom
Minted Date/Year
2011 CE
Coin Type
Commemorative Coin
Punch / Orientation
↑↑ Medal
Coin Edge
Plain / Smooth
Coin Shape
Round - Circular
Diameter
40 mm
Weight
32 g
IN COLLECTION CONDITION
Preliminary
Specimen
Condition
Proof
United Kingdom : 1937 King Edward VIII Pattern Coin (Sovereign Gold Plated)
Serial Number: 01662 out of 9,999 issued.
Edward VIII Sovereign Pattern
The gold sovereign was never issued for Edward VIII as he abdicated before his coins could be produced. Undoubtedly the reverse design would have been the same as previous issues i.e. St George & the dragon. However we know from historical records that Edward was keen on having his own "modern" design coins that did not reflect a continuance of his father's reign. This new-strike proof pattern coin plated in gold, depicts a thoroughly modern "art-deco“ inspired St George slaying the dragon. It bears the date 1937, the year that it would have been issued.
Edward VIII Sovereign Pattern
The gold sovereign was never issued for Edward VIII as he abdicated before his coins could be produced. Undoubtedly the reverse design would have been the same as previous issues i.e. St George & the dragon. However we know from historical records that Edward was keen on having his own "modern" design coins that did not reflect a continuance of his father's reign. This new-strike proof pattern coin plated in gold, depicts a thoroughly modern "art-deco“ inspired St George slaying the dragon. It bears the date 1937, the year that it would have been issued.
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