Great Britain Edward VII
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The obverse features a portrait of Edward VII. The bust is surrounded by writing EDWARDVS VII DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF: IND: IMP: (Edward VII by the Grace of God, King of all the British territories, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India).
The reverse has the famous motif of St. George slaying the dragon. The date of release is at the bottom. The reverse was designed by Bendetto Pistrucci. |
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Photo is illustrative!
Minted from 1902 to 1910, the Edward VII coins are rarer than the subsequent George V sovereigns.
Edward VII (Albert Edward) was the eldest son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. In 1863, he married Alexandra, the eldest daughter of Prince Christian (later King Christian IX) of Denmark. Despite being notorious for having extramarital affairs, he became an icon in social circles and was a renowned horseman and hunter. He succeeded to the throne as Edward VII after Victoria’s death in 1901. Being related to nearly every other European monarch made Edward VII’s role as an ambassador easier and helped him negotiate crucial alliances for England. For this he was popularly called "uncle of Europe" and "Peacemaker". An excellent judge of character, he surrounded himself with brilliant military leaders who kept England poised in the years leading up to World War I. |
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20 mm
986
3.442g
