Lot 1942
1942
South Africa, Edward VIII, unofficial "Pattern Crown" or "Five Shillings" dated 1937, struck in .916 (22ct) gold, struck to a brilliant proof finish, smaller "colonial" crowned and robed bust left, by Donald R Golder, EDWARDVS VIII REX IMPERATOR, rev. struck en medaille, crowned Arms of South Africa, date either side, 5 below for denomination, *SOUTH AFRICA ZUID AFRIKA*, edge plain, weight 39.5g., diameter 38mm., brilliant as struck, unique in gold
VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus … Read more
South Africa, Edward VIII, unofficial "Pattern Crown" or "Five Shillings" dated 1937, struck in .916 (22ct) gold, struck to a brilliant proof finish, smaller "colonial" crowned and robed bust left, by Donald R Golder, EDWARDVS VIII REX IMPERATOR, rev. struck en medaille, crowned Arms of South Africa, date either side, 5 below for denomination, *SOUTH AFRICA ZUID AFRIKA*, edge plain, weight 39.5g., diameter 38mm., brilliant as struck, unique in gold

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South Africa, Edward VIII, unofficial "Pattern Crown" or "Five Shillings" dated 1937, struck in .916 (22ct) gold, struck to a brilliant proof finish, smaller "colonial" crowned and robed bust left, by Donald R Golder, EDWARDVS VIII REX IMPERATOR, rev. struck en medaille, crowned Arms of South Africa, date either side, 5 below for denomination, *SOUTH AFRICA ZUID AFRIKA*, edge plain, weight 39.5g., diameter 38mm., brilliant as struck, unique in gold
Special notice
VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer’s premium.