Lot 534
Elizabeth II (1952-), frosted VIP Proof Crown, 1960. Struck in cupro-nickel young laureate head right, M.G. incuse in truncation for designer Mary Gillick, denomination FIVE SHILLINGS below, legend and outer toothed border surrounding, ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F. D. rev. struck en medaille, crown at centre, cruciform emblems around, emblematic shields in angles, date either side of Welsh leek, tiny EF below Irish shield for co-designer Edgar Fuller, tiny CT below English shield for co-designer Cecil Thomas, outer toothed border and raised rim surrounding, edge milled, weight 28.26g (Bull 4338 R4; Davies 2290; ESC 393M; L&S 10; KM.909; S.4143). Attractively toned, with a lovely cameo contrast, practically as struck, mint state and rare. Value $650 - UP
These frosted design proofs were issued to "very important persons" in very small quantities as opposed to the currency pieces issued in the UK, and the special New York Exhibition pieces from polished currency dies which were sold at the Royal Mint stand in New York at that time. The world trade exhibition in New York was opened by Prince Philip the duke of Edinburgh of which a Pathe news film exists.
The Latin legends translate as on obverse "Elizabeth the Second, by the grace of God, Defender of the Faith."
Purchased from Spink and Son Ltd, 20th November 2000.
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