© Royal Mint Museum
© Royal Mint Museum
2 Shillings - Edward VIII Pattern
1937 year| Silver (.500) | 11.34 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward VIII (1936) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1937 |
| Value | 2 Shillings (⅒) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 11.34 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#189759 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Large crowned rose, thistle and 'E' to the left, shamrock and 'R' to the right, legend around, denomination and date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
: FID : DEF : : IND : IMP :
E R
K G
TWO SHILLINGS 1937
Translation: Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Shillings - 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.
