Edward VIII abdicated in December 1936 before any coins bearing his effigy entered circulation, which has made his name a magnet for fantasy pieces ever since. The so-called "Wreath Crown" he never officially received is among the most replicated non-events in British numismatic history. This 2017 aluminium striking is a modern fantasy trial — aluminium being the traditional material for testing dies and weight distribution before production committing to silver or cupro-nickel.
Edward VIII abdicated in December 1936 before any coins bearing his effigy entered circulation, which has made his name a magnet for fantasy pieces ever since. The so-called "Wreath Crown" he never officially received is among the most replicated non-events in British numismatic history. This 2017 aluminium striking is a modern fantasy trial — aluminium being the traditional material for testing dies and weight distribution before production committing to silver or cupro-nickel.