Specifications: Mintage 175, Diameter 50mm, Weight 155.50g & (.9999) Fine Gold

ALDERNEY: (1952-2022) Gothic Portrait Proof 5oz Gold Coin. Obverse: Designer is Jody Clark. In centre, the Young Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II in Gothic style facing right. The Legend Inscription around the effigy is in ornate Gothic script & reads Elizabeth dei gratia britanniar. reg: f:d in the outer circle, & Alderney c.i. 2021 500 pounds in the inner circle. Reverse: At centre, a small flag of the Union (commonly known as The Union Jack), surrounded by the Order of the Garter inscribed with its motto HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE Reverse: The design represents the three nations brought together by the Act of Union in 1801 and depicts a crowned cruciform (in a cross pattern) shields bearing the three lions passant of England (twice, in positions 1 and 3), the lion rampant of Scotland (2), and the harp of Ireland (4). The shields are contained within a deeply treasured circular panel. In the angles are two roses, a shamrock and a thistle - the national plants of England, Scotland & Ireland respectively. Around above, interrupted by St Edward's crown on top of the English shield, the inscription tueatur unita deus - May God guard these United (Kingdoms). Around below, also interrupted by the crown, the date of issue of the original coin, in Latin: anno dom mdcccxlvii - abbreviated from Anno domini MDCCCXLVII - Year of Our Lord 1847. As on the obverse, all the lettering is in ornate Gothic style & all within a decorated border. Edge: Milled. Graded by PCGS PR70 DEEP CAMEO TOP POP! - Population 22 / 0 Graded Higher.

Graded by PCGS PR70 DEEP CAMEO TOP POP! - Population 22/ 0 Graded higher.

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