Modern Paintings And Pictures
Lot 155:
Description
A 1972 UK proof coin set issued to commemorate the Silver Wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. The set is presented in a blue textured card insert within a clear acrylic display case, which is further contained in a blue card sleeve. The sleeve features a circular gold-printed inscription reading COINAGE OF GREAT BRITAIN & NORTHERN IRELAND 1972 CONTAINING A CROWN PIECE SPECIALLY STRUCK AT THE ROYAL MINT TO COMMEMORATE THE SILVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II AND HRH PRINCE PHILIP 1947-1972. The reverse of the sleeve bears a gold-printed crest featuring a shield with lions, a harp, and a crown above a banner reading ROYAL MINT. The collection consists of seven coins: a cupro-nickel crown (25 pence), a 50 new pence, a 10 new pence, a 5 new pence, and bronze 2 new pence, 1 new penny, and 1/2 new penny pieces. The crown features the conjoined portraits of the Queen and Prince Philip on the obverse, with a Royal Crown and EP monogram on the reverse. The remaining six coins feature the second portrait of Elizabeth II by Arnold Machin on their obverses. The set includes a square copper-colored medalet at the top of the display; the side visible through the obverse of the case bears the Royal Arms and the printed words ROYAL MINT, while the other side shows a crown above Elizabeth R 1972.
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