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Coins of the Realm Auction 67
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Specifications: Mintage 1000, All Struck in 22ct Gold, 100 Pound Diameter 32.69mm, Weight 34.05g, 50 Pound- Diameter 27mm, Weight 17.03g, 25 Pound- Diameter 22.5mm, Weight 8.5g, 10 Pound- Diameter 16.5mm, Weight 3.41g
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GREAT BRITAIN: (1957- 2022) Queen Elizabeth II 2005 Gold Proof 4-Coin Britannia Set - The set contains denominations £100, £50 ,£25 and £10. The 2005 was the last design of Philip Nathan and the design features Britannia sitting down, with her trident and shield resting at her sides. Obverse: Elizabeth II bust facing right. In small letters below the bust, the designer's initials IRB (for Ian Rank-Broadley). Legend: ELIZABETH.II.D.G REG.FID.DEF.(denomination).POUNDS. Reverse: In centre, the seated figure of Britannia - the female personification of Great Britain, facing left; her helmet is pushed back to reveal her face; the rim of her robe is decorated with a geometric pattern. Her right hand rests on a shield curved in the Celtic style, decorated with the cross of the Union Jack, with heraldic stripes denoting its colours. With her left hand she cradles a trident resting on her left shoulder. In the background, waves to the right and an oak tree to the left. Within a toothed border, around left and right, interrupted by Britannia's helmet and trident, the inscription (weight) OUNCE FINE GOLD 2005. Below the exergue line, horizontally, BRITANNIA. The artist's initials PN (for Philip Nathan) are in relief in small letters in the lower right field. Edge: Milled. The set is presented in original case of issue with certification.
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Proof - may have minor marks or toning.
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