Lot 240: UK 1981 Royal Wedding Commemorative Crown and Decimal Coin Sets
This lot comprises a collection of UK commemorative and decimal coin sets. Included is a 1981 commemorative presentation pack containing a cupro-nickel crown coin issued for the marriage of H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES AND LADY DIANA SPENCER. The obverse features the profile portraits of Prince Charles and Lady Diana with the legend THE PRINCE OF WALES AND LADY DIANA SPENCER and the date 1981. The reverse depicts the Machin portrait of Queen Elizabeth II with the legend ELIZABETH II D.G.REG.F.D. and the denomination TWENTY FIVE PENCE. Also present are three blue vinyl wallets titled BRITAIN’S FIRST DECIMAL COINS. One wallet is displayed open, containing five coins held in a transparent plastic sleeve: a half penny, one penny, two pence, five pence, and ten pence. The copper and bronze denominations feature the Machin portrait on the obverse and respective reverse designs for the 1/2p, 1p, and 2p. The cupro-nickel 5p and 10p coins likewise feature the Machin portrait. The wallets include a printed descriptive card titled BRITAIN’S FIRST DECIMAL COINS. No silver hallmarks or fineness stamps are present on the coins or packaging.
Condition report:
The coins generally appear in uncirculated condition, though the copper and bronze denominations show significant environmental toning, dark spotting, and surface oxidation. The cupro-nickel crown and decimal coins exhibit original luster with minor contact marks. The blue vinyl wallets show age-related wear, and the internal plastic sleeve of the open set is heavily wrinkled and shows signs of yellowing. The 1981 presentation card is intact with minor shelf wear at the edges.
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