Lot 48:
Sold for: £18
Description
A collection of British and Commonwealth commemorative coins and stamps spanning the mid-20th century to 2012. The assembly features a Coinage of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1977 Silver Jubilee proof set in a blue presentation case, comprising a crown, 50p, 10p, 5p, 2p, 1p, and 1/2p. Several commemorative crowns are present, including a 1965 Winston Churchill issue, a 1953 Coronation crown, and two 1977 Silver Jubilee examples. The lot includes two 1986 Commonwealth Games two pound coins in Midland Bank branded presentation wallets. Modern commemoratives feature a Royal Mint Countdown to London 2012 five pound brilliant uncirculated coin in 2009 card packaging, a Westminster London 2012 Olympic five pound coin, and a Jersey Diamond Jubilee 2012 fifty pence coin. The Jersey coin is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity stating it is copper with 24 carat gold plating, weighing 27 grams with a 38.61mm diameter. The lot is completed by a Royal Mail The Diamond Jubilee mint stamp sheet and a small peach-coloured silk coin purse.
Condition report:
The coins generally appear to be in uncirculated or proof condition as issued. The blue 1977 proof set case shows minor surface wear to the exterior (photo 2). The 1965 Churchill crown and 1953 crown show natural surface toning consistent with age (photo 5). The Midland Bank wallets show minor creasing to the plastic (photo 3). The 2009 Royal Mint card packaging exhibits some minor edge wear and foxing to the outer envelope (photo 8). The stamps remain in their original protective sleeve (photo 7).
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