Lot 11
6 COINS OF THE GREAT ENGRAVERS SILVER 2oz PROOF COIN COLLECTION
Passed
Est.
£2,850 - £3,300
Live Auction
Coins of the Realm Auction 50
Live bidding began Feb 25, 2024 at 5 PM GMT
Size
Specifications: Diameter 40.60mm each, Weight 62.86g each & (.999) Fine Silver
Description
GREAT BRITAIN: (1952-2022) A rare opportunity to purchase the full Silver 2oz Collection of The Great Engravers with full box and certification for each coin! The lot consists of the 'UNA' - Queen Elizabeth II 2019 Silver Proof 'Una & the Lion' Five Pounds. Obverse: Ian Rank Broadley portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing Right. Legend: ELIZABETH II.D.G.REG.FID.DEF.5 POUNDS. Reverse: Limited Edition of just 3000. 'Una & the Lion' designed by William Wyon. This Stunning coin features the one of the most spectacular of designs, which is iconic within the numismatic industry. THE THREE GRACES 2oz- The design pre-ambled some of the most exquisite work of William Wyon and the Three Graces design was an early masterpiece which was never intended for general release. This 2oz Silver Proof Five Pound has a limited issue of just 3500. THE GOTHIC QA &PORTRAIT - the first of a two-coin release by the Royal Mint featuring the Reverse Gothic Crown Quartered Shield design by William Wyon. The limited edition coin of just 4006 issues bears the Crowned fifth portrait of HRH Queen Elizabeth II facing right. Obverse: Designer is Jody Clark. Legend: ELIZABETH II.D.G. REG.F.D.5 POUNDS.2021. Reverse: In centre small flag The Union Jack, surrounded by the Order of the Garter. Lettering HONI.SOIT.QUI.MAL.Y.PENSE. Four Quartered Shield each with Crown & represents England (3 Lions), Scotland (Rampant Lion), Ireland (harp of Ireland). In the angles are two roses, a shamrock and a thistle & A decorated border with Legend inscription (in ornate Gothic style): TUEATUR UNITA DEUS ANNO DOM MMXXI Edge: Milled. PORTRAIT- This stunning double portrait coin is the second release of the Gothic two coin series and the fourth in the Great Engravers Series. Obverse: Fifth portrait of the Queen Elizabeth II facing right. legend: ELIZABETH II.D.G.REG.F.D.5 POUNDS.2021. Reverse: Features the Crowned Gothic portrait of Queen Victorian, with Latin boarder. THE PETITION 2-COIN SET - 1 x Portrait of King Charles II & 1 x Beautiful Reverse of the Original Coin. Both Portrait & Reverse have the same Obverse: Designer is Martin Jennings. King Charles III bare head bust facing left. Below the bust in small letters are the designers initials MJ. Legend: CHARLES III.D.G.REX.F.D.5 POUNDS.2023. Reverse: Designer is Thomas Simon. King Charles II bust facing right, his hair flowing, held by a laurel wreath, with his celebrated "love lock" over his right shoulder. Below the bust is the signature of the designer: Thomas Simon & within a beaded border. Legend: CAROLVS II.DEI.GRA. Edge: Plain with raised lettering: THOMAS SIMON.MOST.HVMBLY.PRAYS.YOUR MAJESTY TO.COMPARE.THIS.HIS.TRYALL.PIECE. - Reverse: In centre is the Order of the Garter at the centre, Which shows St. George slaying the Dragon & surrounded by the Garter inscribed with the royal motto. Legend: HONI.SOIT.QUI.MAL.Y.PENSE. Around Garter are the Crowned Cruciform Shields of England (three lions), Scotland (one rampant lion), France (three fleurs-de-lis) & Ireland (harp), In each angle are two C's interlinked. Legend: MAG BRI.FR ET.HIB REX.1663. Edge: Plain with raised lettering: THOMAS SIMON.MOST.HVMBLY. PRAYS.YOUR MAJESTY TO.COMPARE.THIS.HIS.TRYALL.PIECE. Proof Set comes in a amazing Royal Mint box with special perspex circular enclosures & certificates. A spectacular opportunity to grasp all the coins of this collectable series and just in time for the new release of the 'Benedetto Pistrucci' design that has just been released.
Condition
Proof - As struck
Signature
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Quantity
6