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A Gibraltar 2020 Let The Battle Commence Silver Sovereign five-coin set issued by The London Mint Office. This collection consists of five denominations struck in .999 fine silver with a proof finish: Quarter, Half, Full, Double, and Quintuple Sovereigns. Each obverse features the 2016 effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Raphael Maklouf with the legend ELIZABETH II DEI GRA REGINA GIBRALTAR. The reverse of each coin features a modern interpretation of the St. George and the Dragon design including a 200 privy mark. The Full Sovereign is selectively accented in 24-carat Fairmined gold. The Double and Quintuple denominations include the Garter motto Honi soit qui mal y pense, and the Quintuple Sovereign bears the designer name PISTRUCCI. The coins are housed in individual clear plastic capsules within a white presentation folder and are accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Christopher Wood, Managing Director of The London Mint Office. Limited edition issue of 4,999 sets.
Quarter Sovereign: 13.5mm, 1.99g
Half Sovereign: 19.3mm, 3.99g
Full Sovereign: 22.05mm, 7.98g
Double Sovereign: 28.4mm, 15.97g
Quintuple Sovereign: 36.02mm, 39.94g
Total silver weight: 69.87g.
Condition report:
Brilliant proof condition. The coins appear well-preserved within their protective capsules with no visible signs of toning, spotting, or handling wear. The presentation folder and Certificate of Authenticity remain in excellent condition with minimal evidence of shelf wear.
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