Lot 414: UK 1975 Royal Mint Proof Coin Set
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A UK 1975 decimal proof coin set, issued by the Royal Mint. The set comprises multiple denominations including a fifty new pence, ten new pence, five new pence, two new pence, one new penny, and a half new penny. Each coin features the Arnold Machin portrait of Elizabeth II on the obverse. The reverses display standard decimal motifs: a seated Britannia, a crowned lion, a crowned thistle, the Prince of Wales’s plumes, a crowned portcullis, and the Royal Crown. The coins are struck with a proof finish characterized by mirrored fields and frosted devices. Included in the set is a square commemorative medallion featuring the Royal Arms. The collection is housed in a clear plastic display case with a textured green insert. This is accompanied by a green card sleeve which bears a gold-coloured circular legend reading COINAGE OF GREAT BRITAIN + NORTHERN IRELAND 1975.
Condition report:
The coins exhibit a high-quality proof strike with no visible contact marks or circulation wear on the obverse or reverse surfaces. The mirrored fields and frosted devices are well-preserved across all denominations. The internal green display insert and clear plastic case appear in excellent condition. The external green card sleeve shows minor shelf wear to the corners and edges.
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