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A 2017 UK The Royal Mint silver piedfort five pound coin issued to commemorate the centenary of the House of Windsor. Struck in 925 Ag silver with a proof finish, the coin features the fifth definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, designed by Jody Clark with initials ‘J.C’ visible. The obverse carries the legend ‘ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · FID · DEF · 5 POUNDS’. The reverse, designed by Timothy Noad, depicts the Round Tower of Windsor Castle flying the Royal Standard, surmounted by the St Edward’s Crown and flanked by oak branches with acorns. The reverse is inscribed ‘CENTENARY OF THE HOUSE OF WINDSOR · 2017’. The coin is housed in a clear protective acrylic capsule and is accompanied by a black presentation box and a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. The certificate, numbered ‘0736’, bears the logo for ‘The Royal Mint’ and specifies a maximum coin mintage of 5,500 and a limited edition presentation of 4,000.
Weight: 56.56g
Diameter: 38.61mm.
Condition report:
The coin appears to be in proof condition, exhibiting highly reflective mirrored fields and frosted relief details as seen in photographs 4 and 5. The surfaces remain protected within the original acrylic capsule. The black presentation box and the accompanying Certificate of Authenticity show no visible signs of wear or damage (photographs 1 and 2).
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