Sovereign Rarities Ltd
Auction 6 28 Jun 2022
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PF70 UCAM | Elizabeth II (1952 -), unique trial silver proof Five Ounces of Ten Pounds, 2020, 5 Ounces of .999 fine silver, from the Great Engravers series commemorating the Three Graces Crown by William Wyon, crowned head facing right, JC initials below for designer Jody Clark, Royal Mint hologram and Assay marks either side, Latin legend and border surrounding, ELIZABETH II. D. G. REG. F. D., rev. three female figures representing England, Scotland and Ireland embracing with a harp, thistle and shield at their feet, quiver and palm branch in exergue, FOEDUS INVIOLABILE around, and W. WYON in the left field, edge milled, struck in 999.9 fine gold, weight 156.3g (S.GE12). Brilliant proof as struck, has been graded by NGC as PF70 ULTRA CAMEO, Trial Piece.
NGC Certification 6319591-001.
The Latin legend on obverse translates as "Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith", and on the reverse as "Unbreakable League".
Before any coin design is approved by the Royal Mint for public issue, its dies must be tested by manufacturing a small number of trial pieces. These trials are carefully inspected to ensure every element has been properly rendered, and the majority are later destroyed. This represents an unprecedented public offering of a unique Royal Mint trial piece, finished to a Proof standard and distinguished through a high-security Royal Mint trial hologram and London Assay Office hallmark. Trials of this nature are extremely rare, and this coin can truly be said to be a stand-alone piece of numismatic history.
(£6,000-£8,000)
NGC Certification 6319591-001.
The Latin legend on obverse translates as "Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith", and on the reverse as "Unbreakable League".
Before any coin design is approved by the Royal Mint for public issue, its dies must be tested by manufacturing a small number of trial pieces. These trials are carefully inspected to ensure every element has been properly rendered, and the majority are later destroyed. This represents an unprecedented public offering of a unique Royal Mint trial piece, finished to a Proof standard and distinguished through a high-security Royal Mint trial hologram and London Assay Office hallmark. Trials of this nature are extremely rare, and this coin can truly be said to be a stand-alone piece of numismatic history.
(£6,000-£8,000)