Lot 418: UK 1972 Royal Mint Proof Coin Set

This lot comprises a set of UK decimal coinage and a commemorative medalet, housed in the original Royal Mint presentation case. The set includes a large commemorative crown, a fifty pence, ten pence, five pence, two pence, one penny, and half penny. The coins exhibit proof finishes with frosted relief designs against polished fields. The obverse of the commemorative crown features the conjoined portraits of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip with the legend ELIZABETH AND PHILIP · 20 NOVEMBER · 1947-1972. The reverse of the crown bears a large crowned monogram EP within a floral wreath. The standard circulating denominations feature the Arnold Machin portrait of the Queen on the obverse. Reverse designs include seated Britannia (50p), a crowned lion (10p), a crowned thistle (5p), Prince of Wales feathers (2p), a crowned portcullis (1p), and a royal crown (1/2p). A square copper-coloured medalet is also included, featuring a shield of arms. The set is contained in a blue folder with gold-toned lettering on the lid reading COINAGE OF GREAT BRITAIN & NORTHERN IRELAND 1972 and a central inscription regarding the silver wedding anniversary.