Lot 187: UK 1965 to 1981 Commemorative Five-Crown Set
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A collection of five UK commemorative crowns, each with a face value of 25 new pence, presented in a blue display card within a clear protective case. The obverses of four coins feature the Arnold Machin portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the Churchill crown depicts the Mary Gillick portrait. The reverses comprise: the 1965 Winston Churchill commemorative with the legend CHURCHILL; the 1972 Silver Wedding Anniversary crown with the legend ELIZABETH AND PHILIP 20 NOVEMBER 1947-1972; the 1977 Silver Jubilee crown depicting the Queen on horseback with the legend ELIZABETH II DG REG FD 1977; the 1980 Queen Mother 80th Birthday crown with the legend QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER AUGUST 4th 1980; and the 1981 Royal Wedding crown with the legend H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES AND LADY DIANA SPENCER 1981. The display card is printed in silver-toned lettering with GREAT BRITAIN CROWNS and the dates 1965, 1972, 1977, 1980, and 1981. No maker’s marks or fineness stamps are visible on the coins.
Condition report:
The coins appear to be in uncirculated condition with original lustre. The 1965 Churchill crown shows light surface toning to the reverse. Minor contact marks and scattered fine surface scratches are visible on the fields of the 1972 and 1981 crowns. The clear plastic case shows surface scuffing and small amounts of trapped dust. The set is supplied in its blue card mount and protective plastic holder.
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