© Royal Mint Museum
© Royal Mint Museum
2 Pounds - Edward VIII Pattern
1937 year| Gold (.9167) | 16.10 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward VIII (1936) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1937 |
| Value | 2 Pounds |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 16.10 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#118255 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
St George slaying the dragon right, date and engraver's initials in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1937
B.P.
Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci
Edge
Milled
Comment
No coins of Edward VIII were issued for currency within the United Kingdom bearing his name and portrait. The Royal Mint had commenced work on a new coinage prior to the king's abdication and various patterns were made. Only a small number of sets were struck although none were issued for sale and only one complete set is known in private hands.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Pounds - Edward VIII (Pattern) 1937 from United Kingdom is that it was designed by sculptor and medallist, Edgar Bertram MacKennal. MacKennal's design features a portrait of King Edward VIII, who abdicated before the coin was released into circulation, making it a rare and unique piece of numismatic history.
