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Edward VII (1901-10). Pattern silver Crown, dated 1902, struck by Spink and Son Ltd in the Coronation year, King on horseback left in Coronation robes in style of Charles I with upright sword, London monogram above rear of horseman in style of Alfred the Great, S in exergue for Spink, beaded circles and legend surrounding, date at top, 1902. EDWARD: VII D: G: BRITT: ET TERRA: TRANSMARIN:, Rev. oval quartered shield of arms on frame in style of Charles I Tower Mint type V Crown, beaded circles and legend surrounding, initial mark sun, Q: I: D: S: BRITANNICA. REX. FID: DEF: IND: IMP: (Bull 3563 R3; ESC 363; L&S 4). Toned has been graded and slabbed by NGC as MS65+, currently the finest example of seven pieces graded; for comparison PCGS have only graded one finer piece, very rare. Estimate Value $15,000 - UP
NGC certification 4864281-003.The legends translate across both sides of these denominations as "Edward the Seventh by the grace of God, King of Britain and the Territories beyond the seas," and interestingly the abbreviation on the reverse legend as an unknown meaning, but from what can be read suggests that Edward is "King of wherever there are Britons, Defender of the faith and Emperor of India." The date of when this pattern was produced is still not known for sure as all of Spink and Sons records were destroyed by enemy action in World War II. It was probably produced near Coronation time as it is dated 1902, though some have speculated it was produced later in the reign. The first publication to record it is Milled Silver Coinage of England by Spink in 1925. The engraving work would appear based only on the style to be that of Frank Bowcher who had produced medallions for Spink and Son previously for the Coronation of 1902 and the Victoria Diamond Jubilee of 1897.
Edward VII (1901-10). Pattern silver Crown, dated 1902, struck by Spink and Son Ltd in the Coronation year, King on horseback left in Coronation robes in style of Charles I with upright sword, London monogram above rear of horseman in style of Alfred the Great, S in exergue for Spink, beaded circles and legend surrounding, date at top, 1902. EDWARD: VII D: G: BRITT: ET TERRA: TRANSMARIN:, Rev. oval quartered shield of arms on frame in style of Charles I Tower Mint type V Crown, beaded circles and legend surrounding, initial mark sun, Q: I: D: S: BRITANNICA. REX. FID: DEF: IND: IMP: (Bull 3563 R3; ESC 363; L&S 4). Toned has been graded and slabbed by NGC as MS65+, currently the finest example of seven pieces graded; for comparison PCGS have only graded one finer piece, very rare. Estimate Value $15,000 - UP
NGC certification 4864281-003.The legends translate across both sides of these denominations as "Edward the Seventh by the grace of God, King of Britain and the Territories beyond the seas," and interestingly the abbreviation on the reverse legend as an unknown meaning, but from what can be read suggests that Edward is "King of wherever there are Britons, Defender of the faith and Emperor of India." The date of when this pattern was produced is still not known for sure as all of Spink and Sons records were destroyed by enemy action in World War II. It was probably produced near Coronation time as it is dated 1902, though some have speculated it was produced later in the reign. The first publication to record it is Milled Silver Coinage of England by Spink in 1925. The engraving work would appear based only on the style to be that of Frank Bowcher who had produced medallions for Spink and Son previously for the Coronation of 1902 and the Victoria Diamond Jubilee of 1897.