Lot 205: A Pair of Commemorative Isle of Man and Australian 1970 Coins
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A pair of commemorative coins housed in a presentation case, comprising a specimen from the Isle of Man and one from Australia. The Isle of Man coin is a One Pound denomination featuring a central Triskelion on the reverse, accompanied by the struck legend ISLE OF MAN and ONE POUND. The obverse displays the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II with the legend ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN and the date 1970. The Australian coin is a dodecagonal 1970 50 Cent piece. The reverse depicts Captain James Cook against a background of nautical lines, inscribed FIFTY CENTS and the date 1770. The obverse features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The coins are presented in a two-part red plastic case with gold-toned printed text. The left side is inscribed ISLE OF MAN, features the Manx coat of arms, and ONE POUND. The right side is inscribed AUSTRALIA, CAPT. JAMES COOK R.N., and BOTANY BAY APRIL 1770. A white adhesive label is affixed to the right side of the case with handwritten text reading AUSTRALIA ELIZABETH II 1970 50 CENT CAPT. COOK. No metal fineness marks are visible on the coins or packaging.
Condition report:
The coins exhibit signs of handling and environmental exposure. The Isle of Man One Pound shows light surface marks and minor toning across the fields of both the obverse and reverse. The Australian 50 Cent coin displays contact marks and scattered fine surface scratches to the high points of the Cook portrait and the nautical line background. The red presentation case shows significant surface scuffing and scratches to the clear plastic lids.
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