2007-08-25
09:37:49
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It's a brass one - NOT silver, i.e. the 12-sided version with Edward VII left profile on front and a thrift plant on the back
2007-08-25
09:46:11 ·
update #1
It's a brass 12-sided one with Ed VIII in left profile one side and a thrift plant on the other. A bit dirty in condition but details are not noticably worn and clearly visible.
2007-08-25
09:49:18 ·
update #2
Edward VIII was the king who abdicated before his coronation. This coin was to be newly introduced (no 12-sided coin had been used before in UK). It was only issued for slot machine companies to experiment with. I believe that only 12 were ever minted.
2007-08-25
09:52:30 ·
update #3