GREAT BRITAIN. Edward VIII Abdication Gold Medal, 1936. PCGS

GREAT BRITAIN. Edward VIII Abdication Gold Medal, 1936. PCGS SPECIMEN-67 Gold Shield.
BHM-4277; Eimer-Unlisted. By L. E. Pinches. Mintage: 100. Obverse: KING EDWARD VIII, crowned and robed bust right, wearing Chain of the Garter; Reverse: ASCENDED / THE THRONE / JAN 20TH 1936 / ABDICATED / DEC 10TH / 1936 in six lines; all within wreath. A VERY RARE and alluring Gem, this piece presents a departure from a collection of coronation medals, in that, rather than a coronation, it instead "celebrates" an abdication. As Edward had fallen in love with American divorcee, Wallis Simpson, and since marriage to a divorced individual was not allowed, he chose instead to relinquish the crown, with it passing to younger brother, Albert. Despite the event chronicled, this type is clearly an absolute inclusion into any top coronation medal set or collection of issues relating to the Duke of Windsor--the former Edward VIII. To view all items from the Duke of Lansing Collection, click here.

From the Duke of Lansing Collection.

Estimate: $4000.00- $6000.00