Sovs King BU
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Albert
Edward was the second child and eldest son of Queen
Victoria and Prince Albert. 
Prince of Wales and Earl of Chester were two titles created
by his mother and bestowed upon him when he was one month
old. In 1863, he married Alexandra, the eldest daughter
of Prince Christian (later King Christian IX) of Denmark.
Despite being notorious for having extramarital affairs, he
had become an icon of sorts in both sporting and social circles.
He succeeded to the throne as Edward VII after Victoria’s
death in 1901. He restored luster to the monarchy that
had largely gone missing during the waning years of Victoria’s
reign. Being related to most of Europe’s royalty
made Edward VII’s role as an ambassador
easier and helped him negotiate crucial alliances for England.
An excellent judge of character, he surrounded himself with
brilliant military leaders who kept England poised in the
years leading up to World War I. day.
Historic Events
During the Life of Edward VII
1841- born on November
9 in Buckingham Palace, London.
1861 - his father,
Prince Albert, dies of typhoid.
1863 - marries
Alexandra on March 10.
1901 - his mother,
Queen Victoria, dies on March 10
1902 - Edward VII
was crowned king on August 9
1903 - speeches
conducted in French during visit to Paris won him popularity
and paved the way for the Anglo-French Entente Cordiale
of 1904.
1910 - died on
May 6 in Buckingham Palace, London and buried in Windsor,
Berkshire.
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Sovs King BU
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1902 - 1910 |
| WEIGHT: |
.2568 troy oz. |
| FINENESS:
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.916 2/3 |
| DIAMETER: |
22 mm |
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Sovs King XF
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George
was the second son of King Edward VII and Alexandra.
 Not
being the eldest, his education was inferior to that of his
older brother, Albert. George was a career navy officer
until his brother died in 1892. He began training for
the kingship and married Mary of Teck, the fiancée
of his dead brother, who was handpicked by his grandmother,
Queen Victoria. After his father’s death in 1910,
George became King George V. During World War I, George
visited the front several times, which endeared him to his
countrymen. The Empire underwent several changes after
the War. Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa
demanded the right to self govern, establishing the British
Commonwealth of Nations. George V’s approach to
the throne was unique at a crucial time in history.
The monarchy was evolving into an institution of family values
and customs and began separating itself from politics.
By the end of George V’s reign, the monarchy “represented”
England.
Historic Events
During the life of George V
1865 - born on
June 3rd at Marlborough House, London
1892 - Albert dies
- George assumes the role of the heir apparent
1910 - his father,
King Edward VII, dies
1914 - World War
I begins
1916 - Sinn Fein
uprising in Ireland, country divided by religion
1931 - Statute
of Westminster create the British Commonwealth of Nations
1936 - died on
January 20, buried in St. George Chapel, Windsor Castle
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Sovs King XF
| MINTED:
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1911 - 1932 |
| WEIGHT: |
.2568 troy oz. |
| FINENESS: |
.916 2/3 |
| DIAMETER: |
22 mm |
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Coin:
Sovs Kings
Price:
$258.21
Grade: XF
Description: British Sovs. 1902-1932
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Coin:
Sovs Kings
Price:
$259.93
Grade: BU
Description: British Sovs. 1902-1932
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