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Sold on 9 December 2003

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The David Cambridge Collection of Coins of Edward VIII

David Cambridge

Lot

№ 926

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10 December 2003

Hammer Price:
£440

Edward VIII (1936), Great Britain, Crown-size, 1936, type 1, in silver, bust left, rev. St George on rearing horse spearing dragon at close range, edge plain, 28.02g/12h (Bruce XM1b; cf. ESC 391D). Brilliant and toned, rare (£200-250)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The David Cambridge Collection of Coins of Edward VIII.

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The Hearn issues were struck by John Pinches in London. The type 1 pieces are the most attractive of the two designs and much the rarer