General Auction Including Antiques, Collectables Gold & Silver (14% Buyers Commission)
This lot consists of an assortment of British pre-decimal bronze one penny coins. The collection features various monarchs, including King George V, King George VI, and Queen Elizabeth II. Observed dates on the coins include 1916, 1961, 1966, and 1967. The reverse of the coins depicts the seated figure of Britannia with the denomination ONE PENNY. The coins are presented both loose and within clear plastic bags. The collection is housed in a vintage rectangular metal biscuit tin featuring a red and black tartan pattern on the sides and a photographic landscape scene of a loch and mountains on the lid. An image of shortbread petticoat tails is visible on the side of the tin.
Weight: 3658 g.
Condition report:
The coins are in mixed, circulated condition, showing various degrees of wear, surface marks, and natural age-related toning or oxidation. The tin shows signs of age and use, including a partially removed adhesive label on the lid which has caused surface loss to the printed image, along with minor scratches and wear to the edges.
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