Lot 211: A Collection of UK Pre-Decimal and Early Decimal Coins in a Decorative Tin

A collection of British pre-decimal and early decimal coinage spanning multiple reigns. The lot includes coins struck in bronze and cupro-nickel alloys, representing denominations such as pennies, halfpennies, sixpences, shillings, and florins (two shillings). Identifiable monarchs include Queen Victoria, King George V, King George VI, and Queen Elizabeth II. Visible dates on specific pieces include 1948 and 1967. Obverse designs feature the sovereign portraits with Latin legends including GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF: IND: IMP: and ELIZABETH II REGINA + FID DEF. Reverse designs include the seated figure of Britannia on the bronze pennies and heraldic shields on the florins. The coins are housed in a square metal storage tin, the lid of which features a colour-printed illustration of two kittens wearing tartan kilts in a snowy landscape. The interior of the lid is embossed with a three-masted sailing ship. The tin side bears barcode 5010909007376.