Description
Denomination: Silver halfcrown
Period: House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Date: 1910 (last year)
Origin: London mint
Condition: Fine
Obverse: Bare head of Edward. right. legend around
Reverse: Crowned shield of arms. garter around. legend outside beaded area
Size and Weight: 32mm. 14.09g
References: S3980
Features and Provenance: Edward or “Bertie” was the eldest son of Queen Victoria and as such was Prince of Wales and the heir apparent for almost 60 years. Although married in 1865 to Alexandra of Denmark. he is believed to have had at least 55 liaisons. He reigned for only nine years and our Maundy Money set is dated from the year of his coronation in 1902. he died in 1910.
Condition Summary. This varies with the age of coin and there are grades between
Uncirculated (U). As struck with no traces of wear
Extremely Fine (EF). Very slight traces of wear. all parts of legend etc present. visible and clear
Very Fine (VF). Some signs of wear on the higher parts of the relief. all parts of legend etc present. but maybe worn
Fine (F). Wear on the coin and parts of legend etc may be missing or not visible
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