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Auction 113  25-26 Nov 2021
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Lot 605

Starting price: 40 GBP
Price realized: 350 GBP
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Elizabeth II, crown, 1960, a specimen striking from polished dies (see footnote), virtually as struck and without bagmarks, lightly toned. Formerly ex Dr E. Burstal Collection. While obviously lacking the distinctive frosted quality of VIP proofs this example is nevertheless a high quality prooflike striking in near-perfect condition, as distinct from the bagmarked pieces which were returned to the Mint following the British Trade Fair in New York. The coin is offered with two interesting tickets in Burstal's hand: '... given me by Mr HG Stridge [sic] Chief Clerk, Royal Mint 1962... These were especially struck & are very rare... Mr Stride says none were struck in silver – but the Mint say that a few were so done...
(50-100 GBP)
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