1936 New Zealand Edward VIII Fantasy CrownA 1936 Edward VIII fantasy crown from the Pinches set commissioned by Geoffrey Hearn in the 1950s a proof standard silver crown struck with a classic uncrowned portrait of Edward VIII and a native kiwi reverse. This example shows lovely cameo contrast and sharp detail, ideal for specialist collectors of crowns and fantasy issues. Obverse: Uncrowned left facing portrait of King Edward VIII rendered with fine proof detail and strong cameo fields.

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Denomination: 10 Corona

Extremely Fine (EF) indicates light

Grade: Fine

Country: Venezuela

surrounded by the inscription "REPUBLICA PERUANA LIMA 5 DECIMOS FINO

Denomination: 1 Massa

offering a tangible piece of early 20th-century French currency

Graded gVF (Good Very Fine)

the reverse design is not specified for this example

combining standard design elements with an unusual clipped margin

Denomination: 2 Francs