Lot 156: Great Britain 2024 Charles III .999 Silver 20 Pence Coin
A 2024 British .999 silver bullion coin, featuring a reeded edge and circular form. The obverse depicts the left-facing portrait of King Charles III, surrounded by the struck legend CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 20 PENCE. The artist initials MJ are struck below the neck truncation. The reverse features a standing figure of Britannia holding a trident and a union jack shield, set against a radial background. The legend BRITANNIA ‘ 2024 ‘ 1/10 oz 999 FINE SILVER encircles the design, with the name NATHAN visible in the lower field. No maker’s marks, signatures, or labels are visible on the item.
Weight: 1/10 oz t.
Condition report:
The coin shows signs of environmental exposure and handling. The obverse displays significant dark toning and tarnish within the recessed fields and around the portrait, with numerous fine surface scratches and minor rim nicks (photo 2). The reverse exhibits similar heavy toning and tarnish across the figure and radial background, with multiple contact marks and scratches consistent with handling outside of a protective environment (photo 1). The coin is not accompanied by a protective capsule or original packaging.
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