Posted 03/20/2010 10:49 am
It is a fantasy, pure and simple, and the seller says as much in the answer to the second question. In my opinion, putting "test pattern" in the title is deceptive, and implies it either is or is based on some kind of officially proposed design or mint pattern, which it is definitely not. I would rather "pattern" not be used either, for the same reason, but everyone calls them "patterns" anyway.
Edward VIII "fantasy patterns" are slightly collectable; there are several different series made. You can find them listed in the "Unusual World Coins" catalogue, and you can find them in the names for every country that was part of the British Empire in 1936. Cupronickel versions from the 1984 series usually sell for around $15-$20 around here, silver ones for a few dollars over bullion price.
Edward VIII "fantasy patterns" are slightly collectable; there are several different series made. You can find them listed in the "Unusual World Coins" catalogue, and you can find them in the names for every country that was part of the British Empire in 1936. Cupronickel versions from the 1984 series usually sell for around $15-$20 around here, silver ones for a few dollars over bullion price.
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