Description

King Edward VII Reign, 1901-1910.

The House of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha.

Coronation Shilling 1902.

Matt Proof issue.

Obverse: Uncrowned portrait of King Edward VII right, legend around.

Engraver: George William de Saulles.

Legend: EDWARDVS VII DEI GRA BRITT: OMN: REX DES. (Edward the Seventh by the Grace of God King of all the Britains.

Reverse: Uncrowned portrait of King Edward VII right, legend around.

Reverse legend: Defender of the Faith Emperor of India.

FID: DEF: IND: IMP:
19 02
ONE SHILLING

Catalogue: Spink# 3982.

Royal mint (Tower Hill) London, 13,123.

Silver: 0.925, 0.1682. oz. ASW, 5.65g, 23.5mm, 1.44 thick, reeded edge.