Lot 126: UK 1978 Royal Mint Proof Coin Set
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A 1978 proof coinage set from the UK, presented in its original Royal Mint display case with a textured brown card outer sleeve. The set comprises six coins and a central medallion. The obverse of each coin features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverses include a heptagonal fifty pence piece, a ten pence, five pence, two pence, one penny, and half penny. A square medallion at the top is struck with the Royal Coat of Arms and the legend ROYAL MINT. The coins are mounted against a black fabric background within a clear acrylic case. The brown outer box is printed in silver foil with the legend COINAGE OF THE UNITED KINGDOM + NORTHERN IRELAND 1978. All denominations feature the legend NEW PENCE on the reverse. No maker’s marks, signatures, or labels other than the Royal Mint branding are visible.
Condition report:
The coins appear in proof condition with high luster and mirror-like fields. No visible toning, spots, or contact marks are present on the coin surfaces. The acrylic display case is clear with no visible scratches or cracks. The brown card outer box shows no significant wear to the edges or the silver foil printing. The set is complete as issued in its original packaging.
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