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This lot comprises three commemorative items: one silver-plated United Kingdom crown and two 24-carat gold-plated medals. The centerpiece is a United Kingdom commemorative crown dated 1972, struck in silver-plated cupro-nickel to mark a twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. It features the Arnold Machin portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and a design showing the initials E and P encircled by a floral garland with a central figure of Eros on the reverse. Accompanying this are two medals plated in 24-carat gold, featuring colour photographic inserts depicting the royal couple in 1947 and 2007. The medals display a stylised heraldic floral design on the obverse with the Latin legend BRITANNIARVM ET HIBERNIAE SEPTENTRIONALIS REGNUM UNITUM. The collection is presented in a black hardshell case with a gold-tone inner lid reading JUBILEE MINT. A certificate of authenticity is included, bearing the title THE QUEEN & PRINCE PHILIP COMMEMORATIVE COLLECTION and an edition limit of 199. It features a specifications table and a signature reading Michael J. Byrne.
Diameter: 38.61mm
Weight: 28.28g and 25.00g.
Condition report:
The set is in excellent as-issued condition. The silver-plated crown and gold-plated medals show bright luster and are free of visible handling marks, protected within clear acrylic capsules (Photo 1 and 2). The presentation case is well-preserved with bright gold-tone lettering and no significant external wear (Photo 1). The printed certificate of authenticity is clean and free from creasing or staining (Photo 2 and 3).
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