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A collection of silver and base metal coins primarily from the UK and Commonwealth nations, dating from the mid-19th to the mid-20th centuries. The assortment includes various denominations such as half-crowns, shillings, sixpences, and a three-halfpence piece. Notable monarchical portraits include Queen Victoria, King George V, and King George VI. One Victorian shilling is dated 1842, featuring a wreath reverse. Other legible dates include a 1923 George V shilling, a 1940 George VI half-crown, and a 1942 George VI sixpence. Inscriptions observed include GEORGIVS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITANNIAR: REG: F: D:, and GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF: IND: IMP:. One small coin is pierced with a circular hole at the upper edge. The coins exhibit varying compositions consistent with 0.925 silver, 0.500 silver, and cupro-nickel issues of their respective periods.
Condition report:
The collection displays significant evidence of circulation wear and handling across all pieces. Surfaces show heavy toning, dark patination, and scattered scratches. Several specimens exhibit smoothed details on the high points of the portraits and wreaths, particularly the 1842 shilling (photo 1 and 2). One small coin has a deliberate post-mint piercing at the twelve o\'clock position (photo 1). No major structural damage or cleaning is evident beyond standard age-related wear.
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