Antiques & Collectables, Gold & Silver (14% Buyers Commission)
Lot 84:
Description
A 2010 Royal Mint Alderney £5 Silver Proof Coin, commemorating the Royal Engagement of Prince William and Catherine Middleton. This modern commemorative sterling silver (£0.925 Ag) coin was issued by Alderney. It is presented in a white hinged box with a cream velvet interior, encased within a clear protective plastic capsule. The visible side of the coin features conjoined portraits of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, encircled by the inscription “CELEBRATING THE ENGAGEMENT OF WILLIAM AND CATHERINE.” An accompanying booklet confirms the event as “A ROYAL Engagement” between “PRINCE WILLIAM ARTHUR PHILIP LOUIS TO CATHERINE ELIZABETH MIDDLETON,” depicted alongside a royal crest. A specifications card details the coin’s characteristics: Denomination: £5, Alloy: 0.925 Ag, Obverse Designer: The Queen’s portrait by Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS, Reverse Designer: A double portrait by Matthew Bonaccorsi. The maximum coin mintage is 25,000, with 15,000 in this specific presentation.
Weight: 28.28g
Diameter: 38.61mm
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