Directions which the king/ queen face

[Debbie 58]

I was always under the impression that each time a new king or queen took over the direction they faced on the coinage changed. I noticed that George V, Edward VIII and George VI all face the same way. ?

[azda 979]

I was always under the impression that each time a new king or queen took over the direction they faced on the coinage changed. I noticed that George V, Edward VIII and George VI all face the same way. ?

Edward the VIII did'nt like to conform to tradition, if you look at George VI, he also faces the same way

Edited July 29, 2012 by azda

[Coinery 1,149]

And Charles II faced both directions in gold and silver! As did James II on his tin coinage!

[Nick 329]

I was always under the impression that each time a new king or queen took over the direction they faced on the coinage changed. I noticed that George V, Edward VIII and George VI all face the same way. ?

Edward VIII's face was not particularly symmetrical and he didn't like the side that should have shown on the coins - so he faced the other way.

[Peckris 579]

I was always under the impression that each time a new king or queen took over the direction they faced on the coinage changed. I noticed that George V, Edward VIII and George VI all face the same way. ?

Edward VIII's face was not particularly symmetrical and he didn't like the side that should have shown on the coins - so he faced the other way.

Yes, Edward VIII was extremely vain. This even superseded his political leanings, which would have made the correct right-facing portrait far more appropriate. George VI simply restored the natural sequence as if his brother had faced the proper way. Interestingly, the Abdication was so late in the year that the issue of 1937 George VI coins must have been a very rushed job. This can be seen in an almost unchanged portrait, and reverse designs that were more often identical than not.

[SEnumis 0]

I wonder if Charles will have his portrait head on? It would be interesting if he did although have no evidence to suppose he would. Now that would be a much older tradition...

[Debbie 58]

Thanks for that interesting info chaps, that's something else I didn't know.I don't think I would be able to tell the difference between the two portraits of EdVIII and George V1 - apart from that Edwards nose looks slightly more dipped.

I'm sure Charles will keep to the tradition and definately in profile!

[Generic Lad 25]

What I wonder is if Charles will keep his name and be Charles III or whether he will change it to something with better history. So will we see George VII? Or perhaps Edward IX? Or William V?

[Peckris 579]

What I wonder is if Charles will keep his name and be Charles III or whether he will change it to something with better history. So will we see George VII? Or perhaps Edward IX? Or William V?

I think he will be Neddy Seagoon the First

[Red Riley 2]

I wonder if Charles will have his portrait head on? It would be interesting if he did although have no evidence to suppose he would. Now that would be a much older tradition...

They'd have to increase the size of the coins to accommodate his ears.

[Red Riley 2]

What I wonder is if Charles will keep his name and be Charles III or whether he will change it to something with better history. So will we see George VII? Or perhaps Edward IX? Or William V?

He is on record as saying he wants to be George VII.

[Peckris 579]

What I wonder is if Charles will keep his name and be Charles III or whether he will change it to something with better history. So will we see George VII? Or perhaps Edward IX? Or William V?

He is on record as saying he wants to be George VII.

...with Camilla as Min, William as Griptype-Thynne, and Harry as Eccles

[scottishmoney 29]

Inasmuch as the monarchy is a phenomenal tradition, I do believe amends must be made to skip a generation or otherwise just insure that the interregnum will be duly brief betwixt the reigns of Queen Elizabeth and King William V.

[Peckris 579]

Inasmuch as the monarchy is a phenomenal tradition, I do believe amends must be made to skip a generation or otherwise just insure that the interregnum will be duly brief betwixt the reigns of Queen Elizabeth and King William V.

Good job you're in the Ukraine, or you could find yourself in the Tower for an insurrectionary remark like that!

[scottishmoney 29]

Good job you're in the Ukraine, or you could find yourself in the Tower for an insurrectionary remark like that!

"The" Ukraine is an insurrectionary comment in Ukraine - only pro-Russian uses the article "the". I remember a few years ago, my mother in law got chewed out for saying that. It is okay to speak Russian, we all do in UA, but never say it like "the" Ukraine.

At least I have the highest respects for Her Majesty, just not her firstborn. I will stay out like the plaque whence Charles becomes monarch. If he were a long reign, I foresee the final dismantling of a long and formidable monarchy.

[Peckris 579]

Good job you're in the Ukraine, or you could find yourself in the Tower for an insurrectionary remark like that!

"The" Ukraine is an insurrectionary comment in Ukraine - only pro-Russian uses the article "the". I remember a few years ago, my mother in law got chewed out for saying that. It is okay to speak Russian, we all do in UA, but never say it like "the" Ukraine.

At least I have the highest respects for Her Majesty, just not her firstborn. I will stay out like the plaque whence Charles becomes monarch. If he were a long reign, I foresee the final dismantling of a long and formidable monarchy.

Hardly likely, given his current age! The words "Edward" and "VII" come to mind for some reason. Mind you, I don't share your antipathy - much as I admire Her Maj, a Goons-loving, environmentally-caring, plant-talking, Camilla-marrying gonk might be quite fun for a year or two

[scottishmoney 29]

Hardly likely, given his current age! The words "Edward" and "VII" come to mind for some reason. Mind you, I don't share your antipathy - much as I admire Her Maj, a Goons-loving, environmentally-caring, plant-talking, Camilla-marrying gonk might be quite fun for a year or two

Surely will be good for the Tabloids. But then again, George VII might could get upset and shutter them.

[Peckris 579]

Hardly likely, given his current age! The words "Edward" and "VII" come to mind for some reason. Mind you, I don't share your antipathy - much as I admire Her Maj, a Goons-loving, environmentally-caring, plant-talking, Camilla-marrying gonk might be quite fun for a year or two

Surely will be good for the Tabloids. But then again, George VII might could get upset and shutter them.

Wow. A Battle Royal between George VII and Rupert Murdoch. Now that I'd pay good money to see!

[SEnumis 0]

One thing there won't be is an interegnum. The Queen is dead.Long live the King.

[scottishmoney 29]

One thing there won't be is an interegnum. The Queen is dead.Long live the King.

There was that brief interregnum betwixt the reigns of GV and GVI, aka Walli's husband. Canna say they really reigned. Wasn't even coronated, in fact GVI was coronated when EVIII was supposed to have been.

[Peckris 579]

One thing there won't be is an interegnum. The Queen is dead.Long live the King.

There was that brief interregnum betwixt the reigns of GV and GVI, aka Walli's husband. Canna say they really reigned. Wasn't even coronated, in fact GVI was coronated when EVIII was supposed to have been.

Hmm, if you only count a reign from the coronation, then Her Maj's Diamond Jubbly is not until NEXT year!

[SEnumis 0]

One thing there won't be is an interegnum. The Queen is dead.Long live the King.

There was that brief interregnum betwixt the reigns of GV and GVI, aka Walli's husband. Canna say they really reigned. Wasn't even coronated, in fact GVI was coronated when EVIII was supposed to have been.

Hmm, if you only count a reign from the coronation, then Her Maj's Diamond Jubbly is not until NEXT year!

And Edward VIII reigned - just look at the stamps

[scottishmoney 29]

And Edward VIII reigned - just look at the stamps

And mercifully short for the monarchists.

[Geordie582 18]

Off with all your heads Lets get back to real monarchy and get rid of these pesky politicians