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Edward VIII
It is well known that Edward VIII abdicated because he wished to marry Wallis Simpson, and was never crowned. Edward had become king on the death of his father George V on 20th January 1936, and abdicated on 11th December 1936, marrying Wallis on 3rd June 1937. His actions had created a constitutional crisis which was only narrowly averted by his abdication. On giving up the throne, he was given the title Duke of Windsor, and his wife Wallis became Duchess of Windsor.
Coins of Edward VIII
All British coins of 1936 bear the name and portrait of George V, and all those of 1937 bear the name and portrait of George VI. No British coins were issued bearing the name or portrait of Edward VIII. Some Commonwealth countries issued coins dated 1936 bearing his name, but with no portrait. Pennies and tenth pennies of British West Africa are quite common. Dies and pattern coins for Edward were produced dated 1937 but were never issued for circulation, and remain very rare collectors items. The new twelve sided brass threepence is believed to have been produced in slightly larger quantities than the other pattern coins, for issue on loan to manufacturers of coin operated slot machines. It is likely that a few of these were retained by the manufacturers, and may turn up on the collectors market at some stage, at least one has previously been sold at auction. Because of the rarity of official Edward VIII coins, there are few opportunities for collectors to acquire an officially issued portrait coin of Edward.
Unique Gold Pattern Double Florin
A quantity of this and similar pattern coin have been issued in silver, copper, and a golden coloured brass alloy.
The coin on this page is a unique strike in gold.
Error
The obverse of this coin includes the word "REX" meaning king, but on the reverse is the word "REG" short for "REGINA" meaning queen. We are told that this was an error on the part of the engraver who was basing his design on the double florins of Queen Victoria, however there is always the possibility that he was making an unspoken comment about Edward's sexuality which appears to have been somewhat uncertain.
Obverse:
Bare head of Edward VIII facing left.
The engraver's initials D.R.G. appear raised below the neck.
EDWARDUS VIII D G REX IND IMP
Reverse:
Crowned cruciform shields, as the florins and double florins of 1887 and later.
1937
BRITT REG FID DEF
Edge:
Plain
Specifications
| Diameter | Weight | Gold Alloy | AGW |
| 36 | 33.23 | 0.916 | 0.9786 |
Availability and Price
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| Description | Availability | Price £ | Price $ |
| 1937 Gold Pattern Double Florin | Ask | £1,550 | $2,475 |
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Fully Insured £9 (Usually by Royal Mail Special Delivery)
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