| Descrizione del dritto |
Portrait of Edward, Duke of Windsor, and Wallis Simpson, Duchess, facing |
| Scrittura del dritto |
Latin |
| Legenda del dritto |
DUKE & DUCHESS OF WINDSOR |
| Descrizione del rovescio |
Miniatures of six coins of British Palestine in various denominations, with original English, Hebrew and Arabic lettering on coins. |
| Scrittura del rovescio |
Arabic, Hebrew, Latin |
| Legenda del rovescio |
PALESTINE 1936 PALESTINE 1937 100 MILS 100 20 MILS PALESTINE 1937 PALESTINE 1937 10 MILS |
| Bordo |
Reeded |
| Zecca |
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| Tiratura |
ND (1987) - Proof - 100
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| ID Numisquare |
1007456190 |
Historical Context: This piece represents a numismatic "what if" from Edward VIII's tumultuous 1936 reign. His brief tenure concluded with unprecedented abdication, meaning no official coinage bearing his effigy was ever issued for the British Mandate of Palestine. This 1987 Coincraft fantasy issue, therefore, serves as a speculative tribute, imagining such a coin had Edward's reign been stable enough to facilitate its production for the mandated territory.
Artistry: The design consciously emulates stylistic conventions of British colonial coinage from the 1930s. While the specific engraver for this 1987 Coincraft production is undocumented, the obverse would feature Edward VIII's uncrowned effigy, facing left, breaking centuries-old tradition. The reverse, though not detailed, would likely incorporate elements characteristic of British Palestine issues, such as trilingual denomination (English, Arabic, Hebrew) within a wreath, striving for an authentic period aesthetic.
Technical/Grading: Struck in 1987, this fantasy issue benefits from modern minting, ensuring a sharp, well-defined strike. Composed of .375 fine gold, it weighs 4.86 grams and measures 22.05 millimeters. Key high-points for assessing strike quality include the monarch's hair on the obverse and finer elements of any reverse inscription. As a modern commemorative, examples are often encountered in high states of preservation, exhibiting proof-like or brilliant uncirculated finishes.