Coins, Gold & Silver Bullion Auction

Coins, Gold & Silver Bullion Auction

Catalogue

Lot 68: UK 1974 The Coinage of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Proof Coin Set

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Start price: £4

Estimated price: £10 - £15

Buyer's Premium:

A set of United Kingdom decimal proof coins issued by the Royal Mint in 1974. The collection contains cupro-nickel and bronze coins of various denominations, each featuring the Arnold Machin portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse. The reverse designs include seated Britannia, a crowned lion, a crowned thistle, the Prince of Wales feathers, a portcullis, and the Imperial Crown, with inscriptions reading NEW PENCE or NEW PENNY. Included in the set is a square copper-toned Royal Mint medallion featuring the royal coat of arms and a ribbon inscribed ROYAL MINT. The collection is presented in a clear plastic display case with a brown suedette-effect insert and a protective brown cardboard outer sleeve with gilt circular lettering.


Condition report:

Proof condition. The coins display high luster and sharp strikes with no visible toning or environmental damage. The outer cardboard sleeve shows minor shelf wear at the edges.