Lot 142: A Collection of Five Mid-to-Late 20th Century British Royal Commemorative Coins or Medals

A collection of five large-diameter, silver-colored commemorative coins or medals, dating from the mid to late 20th century. Visible dates include 1953, 1972, 1977, and 1981. Designs feature various royal themes, including portraits of Queen Elizabeth II, conjoined busts of HRH The Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer, heraldic motifs, St. George and the Dragon, and Coronation scenes. Inscriptions include “ELIZABETH II”, “FIVE SHILLINGS”, “CORONATION 1953”, “20 NOVEMBER 1972”, “1977”, and “H R H THE PRINCE OF WALES AND LADY DIANA SPENCER 29 JULY 1981”. Latin abbreviations such as “D.G. REG. F.D.” (By the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith) and “BRIT: OMN: REG:” (Queen of all the Britains) are also present. Each piece is individually protected within clear plastic cases or pouches, with one housed in a hard capsule within a black holder.