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LOT 3729
Great Britain. Windsor, Edward VIII, as Prince of Wales AR 'Investiture' Medal. 1911-1936.
London mint. Dated 13 July 1911. Design by Sir W. Goscombe John. INVESTITVRE • OF • EDWARD • PRINCE • OF • WALES • K • G, youthful crowned bust facing slightly to left, wearing coronation regalia; CARN- -ARVON IVLY • XIII MCMXI in two lines across fields / TУWУSOG • CУMRU • M • G • • ARWISGIAD • IORWERTH, view of Caernarfon Castle, seen from Afon Seiont, at dawn with rays in background; above, crowned plumes within Garter; GoRPHENAF MCMXI in two lines in right field; in exergue, Y Ddraig Goch (Welsh Dragon). Giordano CM23b; BHM 4079; Eimer 1925. Good Very Fine. Beautifully toned with golden and blue iridescence around the devices.(22.05gr, 34mm, 12h). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market;
Property of a Essex, UK, collector.
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LOT 3729
Great Britain. Windsor, Edward VIII, as Prince of Wales AR 'Investiture' Medal.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
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