Great Britain, London. Royal Mint Chromium-plated Steel Trial or Testing Piece. In conjunction with the British Steel Corporation, circa 1970. TRIAL crowned coat-of-arms above banner inscribed ROYAL MINT; Tower of London to left, Tudor Rose to right / B S C CR 17, hour-glass shaped flask. Cf. Tansley 475. 4.96g, 23mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine. Some staining and adjustment marks. Rare.
From the collection of the late Eduard Winkler.
This piece, made in conjunction with the British Steel Corporation, was used to test and approve metals for the purposes of striking coinage for the Commonwealth.