Lot 175: UK 2009 One Pound Silver Proof Coin, Shield of the Royal Arms

A UK silver proof one pound coin, presented in its original Royal Mint black leatherette case with a velvet-lined interior. The coin is housed in a clear protective plastic capsule. The obverse depicts the fourth definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, with the legend ELIZABETH II D G REG F D. The reverse features the Royal Shield of Arms, depicting the three lions of England, the lion rampant of Scotland, and the harp of Ireland, with the denomination ONE POUND inscribed below. The interior of the case lid contains a printed Certificate of Authenticity featuring the Royal Mint crest and reading THE ROYAL MINT, THE 2009 UK SHIELD OF THE ROYAL ARMS £1 SILVER PROOF COIN, and CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. The certificate paper also features a repeat pattern background of the words THE ROYAL MINT. A circular white adhesive label is present on the exterior of the presentation box.