Lot 125: 1980 Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother 80th Birthday Proof Silver Crown

A 1980 Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother 80th Birthday Proof Silver Crown. This modern commemorative coin is encapsulated within a clear protective holder. It is housed in a hinged, beige fabric-covered box with a black velvet interior, marked “ROYAL MINT” and a crest on the inner lid. The visible side of the coin displays a sunburst design encircled by “QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER” and the date “AUGUST 4 1980”. Included is an informational paper leaflet, detailing “HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER 80th BIRTHDAY PROOF COMMEMORATIVE CROWN,” adorned with a royal coat of arms bearing the mottos “DIEU ET MON DROIT” and “HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE”.