The 'House of Windsor: Edward VIII' Proof Gold Quarter Sovereign
Commemorate the short reign of Britain’s uncrowned King, who gave up his throne for love.
The 'House of Windsor: Edward VIII' Proof Gold Quarter Sovereign
- Features Thomas Humphrey Paget’s left facing coin portrait of King Edward VIII, which never entered circulation, and is therefore highly sought-after.
- Also depicts sculptor Raphael Maklouf’s acclaimed portrait of King Charles III.
- Struck in pure 22-carat gold to the highest quality proof finish.
Order the 'House of Windsor: Edward VIII' Gold Quarter Sovereign, yours for just £299 (FREE P&P!)
King Edward VIII became the second monarch of the House of Windsor on 20 January 1936. During the next eleven months, the attractive, charismatic, and popular young king performed several official duties, including the state opening of Parliament. His Coronation was planned for 12 May 1937, but when it went ahead, it was his brother’s head that received the crown.
Edward’s short reign was quickly overshadowed by his relationship with an American divorcee, Wallis Simpson, which threatened to become a constitutional crisis. The Church of England and the British Government opposed a divorced woman becoming Queen. On 11 December 1936, he became the only monarch in British history to voluntarily abdicate, declaring in a radio broadcast that, “I have found it impossible to carry on the heavy burden of responsibility and to discharge the duties of king, as I would wish to do, without the help and support of the woman I love.”
The House of Windsor Edward VIII Proof Quarter Sovereign is struck in solid 22-carat gold to the highest possible proof quality. King Edward VIII is depicted with traditional sprigs of oak taken from the Windsor crest and with the centrepiece of the British Crown Jewels, St Edward’s Crown, which he was destined never to wear.
By ordering you have no further commitments, and your purchase is protected by The London Mint Office 14-day “no-quibble” guarantee.
- Metal:
- Gold
- Quality:
- Proof
- Weight:
- 1.99g
- Diameter:
- 13.5mm
- Issuing Authority:
- Gibraltar
- Denomination:
- Quarter Sovereign
- Year of issue:
- 2024
- Mintage limit:
- 19,999
Order the 'House of Windsor: Edward VIII' Gold Quarter Sovereign, yours for just £299 (FREE P&P!)
King Edward VIII became the second monarch of the House of Windsor on 20 January 1936. During the next eleven months, the attractive, charismatic, and popular young king performed several official duties, including the state opening of Parliament. His Coronation was planned for 12 May 1937, but when it went ahead, it was his brother’s head that received the crown.
Edward’s short reign was quickly overshadowed by his relationship with an American divorcee, Wallis Simpson, which threatened to become a constitutional crisis. The Church of England and the British Government opposed a divorced woman becoming Queen. On 11 December 1936, he became the only monarch in British history to voluntarily abdicate, declaring in a radio broadcast that, “I have found it impossible to carry on the heavy burden of responsibility and to discharge the duties of king, as I would wish to do, without the help and support of the woman I love.”
The House of Windsor Edward VIII Proof Quarter Sovereign is struck in solid 22-carat gold to the highest possible proof quality. King Edward VIII is depicted with traditional sprigs of oak taken from the Windsor crest and with the centrepiece of the British Crown Jewels, St Edward’s Crown, which he was destined never to wear.
By ordering you have no further commitments, and your purchase is protected by The London Mint Office 14-day “no-quibble” guarantee.
Specifications
- Metal:
- Gold
- Quality:
- Proof
- Weight:
- 1.99g
- Diameter:
- 13.5mm
- Issuing Authority:
- Gibraltar
- Denomination:
- Quarter Sovereign
- Year of issue:
- 2024
- Mintage limit:
- 19,999
The 'House of Windsor: Edward VIII' Proof Gold Quarter Sovereign
Specifications
- Metal:
- Gold
- Quality:
- Proof
- Weight:
- 1.99g
- Diameter:
- 13.5mm
- Issuing Authority:
- Gibraltar
- Denomination:
- Quarter Sovereign
- Year of issue:
- 2024
- Mintage limit:
- 19,999
The 'House of Windsor: Edward VIII' Proof Gold Quarter Sovereign
