2 Shillings - Edward VIII Pattern

€189,759.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1937
TypePattern
Value2 Shillings (1/10)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.500)
Weight11.34 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Thomas Humphrey Paget
Reverse: George Kruger Gray
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#Pn129, Sp#4063
Obverse descriptionUncrowned portrait of King Edward VIII left, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringEDWARDVS VIII D : G : BR : OMN : REX HP
(Translation: Edward the Eighth by the Grace of God King of All the Britains)
Reverse descriptionLarge crowned rose, thistle and `E` to the left, shamrock and `R` to the right, legend around, denomination and date below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering: FID : DEF : : IND : IMP : E R K G TWO SHILLINGS 1937
(Translation: Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1937  - Proof -
Catalog ID4478832670
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