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A collection of commemorative numismatic items primarily issued by Gibraltar and distributed by The London Mint Office. The group includes the 2023 King Charles III Coronation Half Crown, layered in 24-carat gold with selective colour print; the 2020 Imperial War Museums Let Us Go Forward Together One Crown in gold-layered tombac; the Road to Victory Operation Torch One Crown; the 2023 Official Team GB Road to Paris gold-layered medal; and the 2022 Platinum Jubilee Half Crown. The modern issues feature obverse effigies of King Charles III and Queen Elizabeth II by Raphael Maklouf with inscriptions including CHARLES III D G REX F D GIBRALTAR 2023 and ELIZABETH II D G REGINA GIBRALTAR. Also included is a 1965 United Kingdom Churchill Crown in cupronickel, featuring the obverse portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Mary Gillick and the reverse portrait of Winston Churchill by Oscar Nemon. Each item is accompanied by a corresponding Certificate of Authenticity signed by Christopher Wood or Daniel Penney. All items are presented in protective acrylic capsules.
Weight: 14.14g – 28.28g
Diameter: 32mm – 38.61mm.
Condition report:
The gold-layered commemorative pieces are in brilliant uncirculated or proof condition as issued, exhibiting full original lustre. The 1965 Churchill Crown is in circulated condition with heavy surface tarnish and dark oxidation throughout. Protective capsules and certificates remain in good condition.
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