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GREAT BRITAIN. Edward (VIII) Investiture as Prince of Wales Gold Medal, 1911. London Mint. PCGS MATTE SPECIMEN-63 Gold Shield.
BHM-4079; Eimer-1925. By Sir W. Goscombe John. Mintage: 129. Obverse: INVESTITVRE OF EDWARD PRINCE OF WALES K G, crowned and robed bust facing slightly left, wearing Chain of the Garter; CARN- -ARVON/IVLY XIII MCMXI in two lines across field; Reverse: ARWISGIAD IORWERTH TYWYSOG CYMRU M G, view of Caernarfon Castle, seen from Afon Seiont; rising sun in background in exergue; above, crowned plumes within Garter; below, Welsh dragon left. A VERY RARE and attractive piece, this type was struck along with the coronation of Edward's father, King George V, following the death of Edward's grandfather (and namesake), King Edward VII. Vibrant and choice, with a charming golden-orange allure shimmering throughout. Tied with just one other specimen as the only two graded in the PCGS census.
BHM-4079; Eimer-1925. By Sir W. Goscombe John. Mintage: 129. Obverse: INVESTITVRE OF EDWARD PRINCE OF WALES K G, crowned and robed bust facing slightly left, wearing Chain of the Garter; CARN- -ARVON/IVLY XIII MCMXI in two lines across field; Reverse: ARWISGIAD IORWERTH TYWYSOG CYMRU M G, view of Caernarfon Castle, seen from Afon Seiont; rising sun in background in exergue; above, crowned plumes within Garter; below, Welsh dragon left. A VERY RARE and attractive piece, this type was struck along with the coronation of Edward's father, King George V, following the death of Edward's grandfather (and namesake), King Edward VII. Vibrant and choice, with a charming golden-orange allure shimmering throughout. Tied with just one other specimen as the only two graded in the PCGS census.
Prince Edward took over sovereign of the British Empire following the death of his father early in 1936. Edward's love for American divorcee, Wallis Simpson, created a scandal of epic proportions, as Simpson's divorced status made her an unsuitable consort for the new king. Nevertheless, Edward was undeterred, and took the unimaginable step of abdicating the throne in favor of his younger brother, Prince Albert, before the end of the year. Albert was crowned as King George VI, while Edward agreed to live in exile in France, with his new bride, taking on the honorary title of the Duke of Windsor. To view all items from the Duke of Lansing Collection, click here.
From the Duke of Lansing Collection.
Estimate: $3000.00- $6000.00