Lot 91: UK The Windsor Silver Sixpence Set, Three Coins and Case
Sold for: £25
A UK Royal Mint coin set titled THE WINDSOR SILVER SIXPENCE SET, presented in its original packaging. The collection comprises three silver coins representing the Windsor dynasty. The first coin is a George V sixpence featuring the left-facing bust with the legend GEORGIVS V D. G. BRITT: OMN: REX F. D. IND: IMP:. The second coin is a George VI sixpence with the bust of the monarch and the legend GEORGIVS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX. The third coin is a 2016 Elizabeth II sterling silver sixpence featuring the fifth definitive portrait and the legend ELIZABETH II · DEI · GRA · REGINA · FID · DEF ·. The coins are housed in individual circular plastic capsules within a black presentation box. The box lid features a gold-coloured crest and the text THE ROYAL MINT. A white outer sleeve and a printed specifications sheet are included. The specifications sheet confirms the 2016 coin is struck in 925 Ag (sterling silver) and the George V and George VI coins are struck in 500 Ag.
Weight: 3.35g (2016 coin)
Weight: 2.83g (George VI coin)
Weight: 2.83g (George V coin)
Diameter: 19.41mm (each).
Condition report:
The 2016 Elizabeth II sixpence appears in brilliant uncirculated condition with high lustre and no visible contact marks. The George VI and George V sixpences show clear signs of circulation, including surface wear to the high points of the portraits and light toning across both the obverse and reverse fields. All three coins are housed in protective plastic capsules within the original Royal Mint presentation case and outer sleeve, which show only minor shelf wear.
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