RARE COIN --THE MAN WHO GAVE UP A KINGDOM FOR LOVE -- EDWARD THE VIII

[ivan salis]

IN MY LOCAL COIN STORE --FOREIGN COIN BIN --1936 BRITISH EAST AFRICA 1 PENNY EDWARD THE VIII-- known as the man who gave up being the king of England for love ..he gave up the throne so he could marry --- wallis simpson --a twice divored American woman

being he was only king for less than a year very few coins were made with his name as king on them...

 

[Argentium]

I'd like to see it ! Love is the most powerful force on earth - that I'm aware of .

 

[Mackaydon]

Here's the coin:

And here's the story behind the coin:
Exclusive Information on World Coins: Kings on Coins - King Edward VIII, Great Britain
Don...

 

[Rick (Nova Scotia)]

Cool coin, an an interesting turn of events for sure.
Abdicating the throne was a smart move IMO, not having to have to put up with that BS, and don't worry I'm sure he had lots of money. I would have done the same.

 

[TKinVA]

I hunted the house they stayed in! It was in Warrenton, VA!

 

[ivan salis]

my coin is 1 penny but its the same basic design ..