Coins of the Realm Ltd
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2010 SILVER PROOF MEDAL RESTORATION OF THE MONARCHY
GREAT BRITAIN (1952-PRESENT DAY) QUEEN ELIZABETH II 2010 SILVER MEDAL- The inspiration behind the hands design by Gordon Summers came from the art of engraving and working with his hands. These skills and techniques are relevant to modern minting process. In the centre of the medal is a replica portrait of King Charles II representing the traditional way of creating hammered coins. This punch was one the last used to make hammered coinage in Britain. The Medal Obverse design is a continued theme of the Restoration of the Monarchy and the modern machinery used to produce our coinage today. The Medal weighs 155.517g is 65mm in diameter and has a maximum mintage of just 500. Certification number 271.
GREAT BRITAIN (1952-PRESENT DAY) QUEEN ELIZABETH II 2010 SILVER MEDAL- The inspiration behind the hands design by Gordon Summers came from the art of engraving and working with his hands. These skills and techniques are relevant to modern minting process. In the centre of the medal is a replica portrait of King Charles II representing the traditional way of creating hammered coins. This punch was one the last used to make hammered coinage in Britain. The Medal Obverse design is a continued theme of the Restoration of the Monarchy and the modern machinery used to produce our coinage today. The Medal weighs 155.517g is 65mm in diameter and has a maximum mintage of just 500. Certification number 271.