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Fantasy - Edward VIII Palestine, Coincraft Issue
| Issuer | Coincraft |
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| Year | 1987 |
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| Composition | Gold (.375) |
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| Obverse description | Conjoined busts of Edward, Duke of Windsor, and Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor, facing forward in a portrait-style effigy. The Duke is depicted in a suit and tie, positioned slightly behind and to the right, while the Duchess appears to his left with her hair styled in a chignon. The legend DUKE & DUCHESS OF WINDSOR arcs along the upper periphery of the field in bold Latin characters. The composition is executed in a realistic, medallic style with fine sculptural detail to the facial features and clothing. |
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| Mintage | ND (1987) - Proof - 100 |
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Coincraft, the London dealer, produced this piece in 1987 to fill a historical gap that politics had made permanent: Edward VIII's abdication in December 1936 meant no circulating coinage bearing his effigy ever reached Palestine, despite the mandate authority having prepared for a full regal series. The denomination and territory are therefore entirely notional — no genuine Edward VIII Palestine coinage exists for this type to fantasize upon.