PF68-70 | Elizabeth II (1952-), 8-coin proof set, 1970, the last year of pre-decimal coinage in the United Kingdom, bare head right, Latin legend reads ELIZABETH. II. DEI. GRATIA. REGINA, rev. various (S.PS20). A commonly encountered set but in uncommon grades, all except the Penny at the highest grade levels awarded by NGC, all PF68-70, the Sixpence and English Shilling both graded PF70, the earliest British coins to have received this perfect certification.
NGC Certifications 6321214-005/9/20/17/29/35/39/43.
Calendar Year Mintage 750,476 sets.
The Latin legend on obverses translates as "Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God, Queen", and on the reverses of the Halfcrown, Florin, Shillings, and Sixpence as "Defender of the Faith".
(£80-£120)