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Edward VIII gold Matte Specimen "Abdication" Medal 1936 SP68 PCGS, CM-347d, BHM-4277. By L.E. Pinches. Struck by John Pinches Ltd. 34mm. 36.66gm. Mintage: 100. Struck in a matte finish and preserved in virtually flawless condition, perhaps as the finest-graded example of the type seen by PCGS (the numbers somewhat unclear in this case). No official (Royal Mint) medal was struck, because of the controversy that raged in 1936 over the Prince of Wales, who became King upon his father's death, but was determined to marry an American woman who had been twice divorced. This was not acceptable in England at that time, on two counts: she was a commoner, and divorced. However, a number of privately made medals were created at the time, by those who supported the Duke and for souvenir sellers.
From the George Hans Cook Collection
https://coins.ha.com/itm/great-britain/great-britain-edward-viii-gold-matte-specimen-abdication-medal-1936-sp68-pcgs-/a/3076-31709.s?type=CoinArchives3076
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 4000-5000 USD
Edward VIII gold Matte Specimen "Abdication" Medal 1936 SP68 PCGS, CM-347d, BHM-4277. By L.E. Pinches. Struck by John Pinches Ltd. 34mm. 36.66gm. Mintage: 100. Struck in a matte finish and preserved in virtually flawless condition, perhaps as the finest-graded example of the type seen by PCGS (the numbers somewhat unclear in this case). No official (Royal Mint) medal was struck, because of the controversy that raged in 1936 over the Prince of Wales, who became King upon his father's death, but was determined to marry an American woman who had been twice divorced. This was not acceptable in England at that time, on two counts: she was a commoner, and divorced. However, a number of privately made medals were created at the time, by those who supported the Duke and for souvenir sellers.
From the George Hans Cook Collection
https://coins.ha.com/itm/great-britain/great-britain-edward-viii-gold-matte-specimen-abdication-medal-1936-sp68-pcgs-/a/3076-31709.s?type=CoinArchives3076
HID02906262019
© 2019 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 4000-5000 USD