Lot 243: A Pair of UK Five Pound Commemorative Coins, 1990 and 2004
Not sold
This lot comprises two UK five pound commemorative coins. The first is a 1990 commemorative crown struck to mark the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. The obverse features the third portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, with the reverse displaying a central monogram E in triplicate, interlaced with a bow and flanked by a rose and a thistle. The reverse legend reads QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER and the dates 1900 1990. It is housed in the original white card presentation folder with the printed text H.M. QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER’S 90TH BIRTHDAY. The second coin is a 2004 commemorative crown marking the centenary of the Entente Cordiale. The obverse shows the fourth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The reverse, designed by David Gentleman, depicts the figures of Britannia and Marianne with the legends ENTENTE CORDIALE, 1904 2004, and the denomination £5.00. This coin is presented in a blue acrylic display case marked BRITAIN and ER. Both coins are struck in white metal. No hallmarks or fineness marks are struck on the coins or packaging.
Condition report:
The 1990 coin exhibits original mint luster with some dark toning and environmental tarnish around the raised design elements and border of the reverse. The 2004 coin remains in bright, uncirculated condition with no significant surface marks or toning visible. The card presentation folder for the 1990 coin shows light creasing and surface wear to the edges. The acrylic case for the 2004 coin is intact with minor surface scuffing.
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