1937 Edward VIII Pattern Proof 5 Shillings - 1 Silver, 1 Copper-Low mintages, Silver light scratches

 In plastic sleeves

1937 South Africa Pattern 5 Shillings of Edward VIII.

Silver and Copper

 550 of each metal type minted.



Known as fantasy coins, done by the British sculptor Donald R. Golder.

Depicts how the coinage of Edward VIII might have looked like, had he not abdicated in favour of marriage to the American divorcee Mrs Wallis Simpson. 

5 SHILLINGS
20.1500 g., Copper, 37.86 mm. Obv: Head left Obv.
Legend: EDWARDVS VIII D: G: BR: OMN: REX Rev:
Crowned shield Edge: Plain Note: Medal alignment.

and 

5 SHILLINGS
24.0000 g., 0.9250 Silver O.7137 oz. ASW, 37.86 mm.
Obv: Head left Obv. Legend: EDWARDVS VIII D: G:
BR: OMN: REX Rev: Crowned shield Edge: Plain
Note: Medal alignment.

Has slight scratches on the silver coin

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