UNITED KINGDOM. Elizabeth II, 1952-.
Gold 500 pounds, 2022. Royal Mint. Proof.
Issued to commemorate the 70th anniversary of accession of Queen Elizabeth II
Equestrian effigy (riding a horse, to left) of young Queen Elizabeth II at her coronation; her head is turned left, facing the viewer. Below right, the initials of the obverse designer, JB; Garter of The Most Noble Order of the Garter surrounds effigy with the royal motto, · HONI · SOIT · QUI · MAL · Y · PENSE ·. Monarch's legend on outer rim ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 500 POUNDS ; 2022 below. Design by John Bergdahl. / Ornate shield inscribed with the Royal cypher "E II R", crowned with St Edward's Crown. Surrounded by floral emblems of the constituent countries of the United Kingdom. Anniversary dates 1952 - 2022 below. JB right. Design by John Bergdahl. Edge Milled.
Comes with the original box as issued by the Mint and the certificate of authenticity (COA). In secure plastic holder, graded NGC PF 70 ULTRA CAMEO, certification number 6320638-001.
UNITED KINGDOM. Elizabeth II, 1952-.
Gold 5 pounds (crown), 2008. Royal Mint. Proof.
Commemorating the 450th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth I. The last of five monarchs of the House of Tudor, Elizabeth I was Queen of England and Ireland from 17 November 1558 until her death on 24 March 1603.
Fourth crowned head of Elizabeth II facing right; 'FIVE POUNDS' below; ELIZABETH · II D · G · REG · F · D around. Design by Ian Rank-Broadley. / Crowned portrait of Elizabeth I set within two mandorlas, intersections marked with Tudor roses and each side arch with an elaborate leaf pattern carving reminiscent of those made by Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, the entire design inspired by the magnificent 'Armada' portrait by George Gower; separated by the four arches the inscription 'ELIZABETH REGINA' above, 'MDLVIII' and 'MMVIII' representing the anniversary dates (1558 and 2008) below. Design by Rod Kelly. Edge milled and inscribed (incuse lettering); I HAVE REIGNED WITH YOUR LOVES.
Ex-TCC Auction 59, Lot 65.
In secure plastic holder, graded NGC PF 70 ULTRA CAMEO, certification number 6134254-001.
UNITED KINGDOM. Elizabeth II, 1952-.
Gold 50 pence, 1994. Royal Mint. Proof.
Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the D-Day Normandy Landings. It was demonetised in 1998, shortly after the denomination was reduced in size in 1997.
Third crowned portrait of HM Elizabeth II facing right; RDM on truncation; ELIZABETH II D · G · REG · F · D · 1994. Design by Raphael Maklouf. / Spitfire airplanes and seaborne landing craft heading for Normandy in a representation of the Allied invasion force; in two lines '50 PENCE' to right. Design by John Mills. Edge plain.
Comes with the original box as issued by the Mint and the certificate of authenticity (COA). In secure plastic holder, graded NGC PF 68 ULTRA CAMEO, certification number 6319306-002.
