Lot 2887

Description

Great Britain, Edward VIII Proposed Coronation, 1937, in silver (26mm) (G.CM194d), obverse, crowned and robed bust of Edward VIII right, reverse, 5-line inscription within wreath of rose, thistle, shamrock and laurel with overlay of Royal Arms and Arms of the Dominions, at bottom 'Made In/England'; another, 1937, in silvered (50x2.5mm) (G.CM257b; BHM4295), obverse, crowned and robed bust of Edward VIII left and at truncation of shoulder, 'H B SALE LTD', reverse, Britannia standing and facing with arms clasped with Dominion counterparts all standing around a globe with clouds below with names incuse of Great Britain and her Dominions, at the right edge, 'SALE BHAM'. In cases of issue, the first a Coronation 1937 case, uncirculated. (2)

Ex Ian McCutcheon Collection.