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UNITED KINGDOM. Elizabeth II, 1952-.
Gold 25 pounds, 2021. Royal Mint. Reverse Frosted Proof.
The fourth in a series of 10 coins known as the Queen's Beasts series, each featuring one of the heraldic statues present at HM the Queen's coronation in 1953. The Welsh dragon is supposed to have been the battle standard of King Arthur. When Wales was annexed to the Kingdom of England under Henry VIII the Welsh dragon became one of the supporters of the Royal Arms alongside the English Lion.
Fifth crowned portrait of Elizabeth II, inscription: 'ELIZABETH II. D. G. REG. F. D. 25 POUNDS', designed by Jody Clark. / Rearing Red Dragon of Wales facing left, holding a shield with lions in every quarter-the coat of arms of Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, the last native Prince of Wales; date above; RED DRAGON OF WALES below. Design by Jody Clark. Edge milled.
In secure plastic holder, graded NGC RP 70, certification number 6031627-003.
NGC Census in this grade: 2, equal-finest graded.
Total NGC Census: 3
Diameter: 22.00 mm.
Weight: 7.8 g. (AGW=1/4 oz.)
Composition: 999.0/1000 Gold.
PLEASE NOTE: 0 % Buyer Premium on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Only delivery cost will be added to your order.
This lot is exempt from VAT and is eligible for shipping to the European Union via our branch office in the Netherlands. Please contact us to find out more.
Gold 25 pounds, 2021. Royal Mint. Reverse Frosted Proof.
The fourth in a series of 10 coins known as the Queen's Beasts series, each featuring one of the heraldic statues present at HM the Queen's coronation in 1953. The Welsh dragon is supposed to have been the battle standard of King Arthur. When Wales was annexed to the Kingdom of England under Henry VIII the Welsh dragon became one of the supporters of the Royal Arms alongside the English Lion.
Fifth crowned portrait of Elizabeth II, inscription: 'ELIZABETH II. D. G. REG. F. D. 25 POUNDS', designed by Jody Clark. / Rearing Red Dragon of Wales facing left, holding a shield with lions in every quarter-the coat of arms of Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, the last native Prince of Wales; date above; RED DRAGON OF WALES below. Design by Jody Clark. Edge milled.
In secure plastic holder, graded NGC RP 70, certification number 6031627-003.
NGC Census in this grade: 2, equal-finest graded.
Total NGC Census: 3
Diameter: 22.00 mm.
Weight: 7.8 g. (AGW=1/4 oz.)
Composition: 999.0/1000 Gold.
PLEASE NOTE: 0 % Buyer Premium on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Only delivery cost will be added to your order.
This lot is exempt from VAT and is eligible for shipping to the European Union via our branch office in the Netherlands. Please contact us to find out more.