An incredibly rare coin bearing the head of King Edward VIII goes on sale for £30,000.
The 12-sided coin was an experimental piece produced by the Royal Mint after the death of King George V.
Edward succeeded his father but abdicated before his coronation to marry US divorcee Wallis Simpson.
Vast quantities of commemorative china had already been produced, but hardly any coins were created.
The coin, which has been in a private collection for more than 20 years, is one of no more than 10 brass pattern thrupences.
The reverse bears an emblem of a thrift plant and the date 1937.
Edward abdicated in December 1936 and was succeeded by his brother King George VI.
Nigel Kirk, of auctioneers Mellors and Kirk said: "Very few of these coins were made, possibly five or 10. It would be the jewel in the crown to many coin collections."
International Express Wednesday 25 September 2013
