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A set of five Windsor Mint gold and silver-plated copper medals with presentation case. This lot comprises three large commemorative strikes and two smaller examples, all struck in copper with precious metal plating. The larger 70mm pieces include a 2012 Diamond Jubilee medal with a colourised coronation portrait and the Royal Coat of Arms to the reverse, a 2011 Year of the Three Kings strike featuring profiles of George V, Edward VIII, and George VI with spot gold detailing, and a 2016 God Save the Queen medal inscribed with the first verse of the national anthem and set with a red Swarovski crystal. The two 40mm medals consist of a 2017 Kings and Queens of Britain issue with a colourised portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, and a 2012 HMS Beagle strike from the Ships That Made History collection with spot gold highlights.
Each piece is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity detailing technical specifications such as weight and diameter. One certificate is printed with ‘exclusively designed for Windsor Mint’ and is numbered ‘* 02572 *’. The other accompanying certificates are numbered ‘* 02562 *’, ‘* 00892 *’, ‘* B 00591 *’, and ‘* 00235 *’. The medal for Kings and Queens of Britain is accompanied by a certificate titled ‘Kings & Queens of the UK’, creating a naming conflict between the strike and documentation. The collection is housed in individual clear acrylic capsules within a navy blue hinged presentation case with a velvet-effect lining.
Condition report:
The collection appears to be in uncirculated condition with a proof finish (photos 1 and 2). The medals show no visible signs of wear, toning, or handling marks to the polished and frosted surfaces (photos 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7). All items are securely housed in protective capsules. The accompanying paper certificates and the presentation case are in clean, well-preserved condition.
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