edward viii

[Guest nigel]

I have a commemerative coin for Edward VIII's coranation that never happenned.

It's gold in colour but feels light with an unmilled edge. and it's about the size of a crown.

On one side, it has the words "InN COMMEMORATION" above the royal crest and the legend EDWARD VIII 1937.

On the reverse, the words EDWARDVS VIII DEI GRA BRITT OMN REX around the edge and a left profile of Edward in a crown.

Does anybody know what it is and wether it's worth anything.

[Geoff T]

Nigel,

Edward VIII coronation memorabilia - including medals - is much commoner than many people imagine. This was the first projected coronation which was really viewed as a commercial opportunity throughout the Empire, which meant that lots of stuff was produced, and when it was abandoned (or rather took place on the intended day but with a different king), many people probably carefully kept their souvenirs in the hope that one day they might acquire some rarity value.

The medal you describe sounds typical of the many which exist and I'd hazard a guess that it's identical to one which I have. They're all made in non-precious medals and in good condition should fetch no more than about £10 for the highest grades but usually less.

Hope this helps - Geoff