Watch List notes:

BRITISH COINS, Elizabeth II (1952- ), Silver 'VIP' Proof Crown, 1953, designed by Gilbert Ledward, struck to superior detail and frosted compared to the regular Proof Crown, Queen on horseback left, crowned EIIR to left and right, value in legend below, toothed border, rev designed by Edgar Fuller, cruciform shields, emblems in angles, crown at centre, arced border, edge inscribed + FAITH AND TRUTH I WILL BEAR UNTO YOU (L&S 3; ESC 393H R3; S 4136). A few light surface marks, otherwise brilliant as struck and very rare.

Estimate: £500-700