Royal coin ‘hidden for decades’ sells for $1.3 million to mystery collector
The Royal Mint
A rare British coin featuring the profile of abdicated King Edward VIII has sold for a record £1 million ($1.3 million).
The coin was created following Edward VIII’s ascension to the throne in January 1936, but was never released to the public after he gave up the throne to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson.
The 22-carat gold coin, described as “one of the most coveted in the…
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