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GREAT BRITAIN. Edward (VIII) Investiture as Prince of Wales Gold Medal, 1911. London Mint. NGC MS-66.
BHM-4079; Eimer-1925. Weight: 30.65 gms. 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. We are proud to present the sole finest known example graded by NGC or PCGS from this VERY RARE and elusive issue. Hardly an imperfection is to be spotted across rivetingly clean surfaces that proclaim Premium Gem status. Frosted consistency generates a rather subdued appearance overall, though highly detailed design elements scream out with intense artistic style when examined. Befittingly depicting literal royalty, this medal would elevate any collection to regal standing. Sold with the original presentation case. The silk and white velour interior is in choice condition with only a few stray abrasions on the red leather exterior.
BHM-4079; Eimer-1925. Weight: 30.65 gms. 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. We are proud to present the sole finest known example graded by NGC or PCGS from this VERY RARE and elusive issue. Hardly an imperfection is to be spotted across rivetingly clean surfaces that proclaim Premium Gem status. Frosted consistency generates a rather subdued appearance overall, though highly detailed design elements scream out with intense artistic style when examined. Befittingly depicting literal royalty, this medal would elevate any collection to regal standing. Sold with the original presentation case. The silk and white velour interior is in choice condition with only a few stray abrasions on the red leather exterior.
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.
Estimate: $4000 - $8000