Details
Edward VIII, unofficial "Pattern Crowns" (2), dated 1936, struck in aluminium, struck to a brilliant proof finish, bare head bust left, DRG below, by Donald R Golder after H Paget, first with EDWARDVS VIII D:G:BR: OMN: REX, and second with addition of F:D: IND:IMP., rev. struck en medaille, crowned shield of arms, with lion and unicorn supporters, banner on ground below, crowned E to left, crowned R to right, FID:DEF: IND:IMP above, ANNO:1936 below, edge plain, diameter 38mm., brilliant as struck and each unique, with modern reverse die, which served to strike the preceding pieces, incuse impression of crowned shield of arms, cancelled, with two lead impressions, as made and cancelled (5)
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