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Edward VII. 1901-1910. Silver Medal 1901, 17.96 g. Accession of Edward VII. By M. Lauer, Nuremberg. Bust, three-quarters, uniformed. KING EDWARD VII OF ENGLAND AND EMPEROR OF INDIA. Rv. Façade of St. James's Palace. ACCESSION JANUARY 23RD. In exergue: 1901. Plain edge. 35.4 mm. Eimer 1856. BHM 3798. FDC / Mint State. Herrliche Patina / Most attractively toned.

Queen Victoria died aged 81 on 22 January 1901, at half past six in the evening, in the presence of her eldest son, Albert Edward, and grandson Wilhelm II. Albert Edward immediately succeeded as Edward VII and became King of the United Kingdom, Emperor of India and therefore King of the British Dominions.