Lot 185: UK 2007 Diamond Wedding Anniversary Five Pound Coin
A 2007 United Kingdom commemorative five-pound coin struck in cupro-nickel to mark the Diamond Wedding Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. The obverse features conjoined right-facing portraits of the royal couple, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, with the initials IRB visible beneath the truncation of the Queen’s neck. The legend is struck in capitals as ELIZABETH · II · DEI · GRA · REG · F · D · PHILIP · PRINCEPS. The reverse design depicts the North Rose Window of Westminster Abbey. The coin is presented in its original illustrated card folder, which carries the printed text 2007 DIAMOND WEDDING CROWN HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCE PHILIP. The internal card provides technical specifications transcribed as DENOMINATION: FIVE POUNDS, ALLOY: CUPRO-NICKEL, DIAMETER: 38.61mm, WEIGHT: 28.28g, and OBVERSE DESIGNER: IAN RANK-BROADLEY.
Diameter: 38.61mm
Weight: 28.28g.
Condition report:
The coin is in brilliant uncirculated condition with strong original luster. The obverse and reverse surfaces are free from visible contact marks, scratches, or environmental toning. The original card presentation folder is well-preserved with clean edges and no visible creasing or surface wear.
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