An assortment of UK numismatic items consisting of commemorative crowns, currency sets, and bulk circulated coinage. Included are several cased commemorative crowns: 1965 Winston Churchill memorial issues, 1972 Silver Wedding Anniversary crowns, 1977 Silver Jubilee crowns, and 1981 Royal Wedding crowns commemorating the marriage of the Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer. The collection contains multiple folders of Britain’s First Decimal Coins, housing the 1/2p, 1p, 2p, 5p, and 10p denominations. A significant quantity of loose pre-decimal bronze and cupro-nickel coinage is present, featuring portraits of Queen Victoria, King George V, King George VI, and Queen Elizabeth II. Additional coins are stored in plastic collector sleeves. The lot also includes several bronze-tone dance and drama medallions. Primary metal compositions are cupro-nickel and bronze, with potential silver content in pre-decimal coinage minted prior to 1947.
Condition report:
Cased commemorative crowns and decimal sets appear in uncirculated condition with original mint lustre. Loose coins demonstrate typical signs of circulation wear ranging from fine to good, including surface abrasions, heavy toning, and verdigris on bronze denominations. Presentation folders and plastic sleeves show minor handling wear.
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