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Fantasy Coin - Edward VIII 'Wreath' Crown, Trial
| Issuer | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 2017 |
| Type | Fantasy coin |
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| Reverse lettering | .FID. .DEF. .IND. .IMP. 1936 TRIAL .EDW. VIII. |
| Edge | Plain |
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Edward VIII abdicated in December 1936 before any circulating coinage bearing his effigy was officially issued, making every "Edward VIII" coin either a pattern, a trial, or — in most cases — a modern fantasy piece. The original 1936 Wreath Crown was prepared by the Royal Mint as a pattern during his brief reign but never struck for circulation. This 2017 pewter piece is a contemporary fantasy restrike in that tradition, not a period artifact.
Pewter composition places it firmly outside any pretense of official status.