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A collection of UK heptagonal fifty pence coins featuring various commemorative and circulation designs. The group includes multiple specimens from 2023 featuring the obverse portrait of King Charles III by Martin Jennings, inscribed CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2023, with a reverse design depicting Westminster Abbey. Several commemorative coins from the reign of Queen Elizabeth II are present, including a 1918 Representation of the People Act issue, a 2000 Public Libraries 150th Anniversary issue, and a 2018 Paddington at the Palace issue. One coin is presented in a blue card mount from The Westminster Collection titled THE REIGN OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II and LAND OF HOPE AND GLORY, featuring a colourised portrait of the Queen on the obverse and the inscription LAND OF HOPE AND GLORY within a wreath on the reverse. The coins are struck in cupro-nickel or similar base metal and include examples in original plastic slips and unmounted circulated specimens. A small white adhesive label on the Westminster card reads S 553 P.
Condition report:
The collection shows a range of conditions. The 2023 King Charles III coins in plastic slips appear in uncirculated or brilliant uncirculated condition with original lustre (photo 1). The circulated examples, including the 1918, 2000, and 2018 commemorative issues, exhibit varying degrees of surface marks, minor scratches, and dulling of the original finish consistent with light use (photo 2). The Westminster Collection card shows minor wear and soft corners (photo 1). No significant edge knocks or deep gouges are visible on the displayed specimens.
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