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UNITED KINGDOM.
Lot of 4 silver coins, in the original box as issued by the Mint and the certificate of authenticity (COA).
Coin 1: Elizabeth II, 1952-, 50 Pence 2006. Royal Mint. Proof. Victoria Cross - Award. Mintage: 6,310. 27.3 mm. 8 g. 925/1000 Silver.
Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Victoria Cross, which was created by Royal Warrant on 29 January 1856. The Victoria Cross is the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy, awarded to those having shown extraordinary bravery, often at the cost of their own lives. Two coins were struck to mark the occassion, this one for the award and another depicting the acts of persons awarded with the Victoria Cross.
Coin 2: Elizabeth II, 1952-, 50 Pence 2006. Royal Mint. Proof. Victoria Cross - Heroic Acts. Mintage: 6,872. 27.3 mm. 8 g. 925/1000 Silver.
Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Victoria Cross, which was created by Royal Warrant on 29 January 1856. The Victoria Cross is the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy, awarded to those having shown extraordinary bravery, often at the cost of their own lives. Two coins were struck to mark the occassion, this one depicting the acts of persons awarded with the medal and another one commemorating the award itself.
Coin 3: Elizabeth II, 1952-, 50 Pence 1997. Royal Mint. Proof. Small size. Mintage: 1,632. 27.3 mm. 8 g. 925/1000 Silver.
After the Government's review of the coinage in 1994 found a requirement for a smaller 50p coin, this was introduced on 1 September 1997. The mint sets issued this year had both the old and the new 50 pence pieces, whereas none of the old type were struck for circulation. The old, large fifty pence coins were demonetised in 1998.
Coin 4: Elizabeth II, 1952-, 50 Pence 1997. Royal Mint. Proof. Large size. Mintage: 10,304. 30 mm. 13.5 g. 925/1000 Silver.
After the Government's review of the coinage in 1994 found a requirement for a smaller 50p coin, this was introduced on 1 September 1997. The mint sets issued this year had both the old and the new 50 pence pieces, whereas none of the old type were struck for circulation. The old, large fifty pence coins were demonetised in 1998.
Total gross weight: 37.50 g. (ASW = 1.1154 oz.)
Composition: 925.0/1000 Silver.
PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order.
Lot of 4 silver coins, in the original box as issued by the Mint and the certificate of authenticity (COA).
Coin 1: Elizabeth II, 1952-, 50 Pence 2006. Royal Mint. Proof. Victoria Cross - Award. Mintage: 6,310. 27.3 mm. 8 g. 925/1000 Silver.
Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Victoria Cross, which was created by Royal Warrant on 29 January 1856. The Victoria Cross is the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy, awarded to those having shown extraordinary bravery, often at the cost of their own lives. Two coins were struck to mark the occassion, this one for the award and another depicting the acts of persons awarded with the Victoria Cross.
Coin 2: Elizabeth II, 1952-, 50 Pence 2006. Royal Mint. Proof. Victoria Cross - Heroic Acts. Mintage: 6,872. 27.3 mm. 8 g. 925/1000 Silver.
Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Victoria Cross, which was created by Royal Warrant on 29 January 1856. The Victoria Cross is the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy, awarded to those having shown extraordinary bravery, often at the cost of their own lives. Two coins were struck to mark the occassion, this one depicting the acts of persons awarded with the medal and another one commemorating the award itself.
Coin 3: Elizabeth II, 1952-, 50 Pence 1997. Royal Mint. Proof. Small size. Mintage: 1,632. 27.3 mm. 8 g. 925/1000 Silver.
After the Government's review of the coinage in 1994 found a requirement for a smaller 50p coin, this was introduced on 1 September 1997. The mint sets issued this year had both the old and the new 50 pence pieces, whereas none of the old type were struck for circulation. The old, large fifty pence coins were demonetised in 1998.
Coin 4: Elizabeth II, 1952-, 50 Pence 1997. Royal Mint. Proof. Large size. Mintage: 10,304. 30 mm. 13.5 g. 925/1000 Silver.
After the Government's review of the coinage in 1994 found a requirement for a smaller 50p coin, this was introduced on 1 September 1997. The mint sets issued this year had both the old and the new 50 pence pieces, whereas none of the old type were struck for circulation. The old, large fifty pence coins were demonetised in 1998.
Total gross weight: 37.50 g. (ASW = 1.1154 oz.)
Composition: 925.0/1000 Silver.
PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order.