10th Nov, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST

Coins and Banknotes

 
  Lot 237
 

237

United Kingdom Piedfort Proof Ecu Set 1992, a 7-coin set of trial patterns, designed by Raphael Maklouf, for a proposed EU coinage, each with a common obverse of Neptune & Europa alongside a globe with a map of Europe & the EC’s 12 star symbol & with reverses depicting various aspects of the UK; the set comprises 10 ecu St George & Dragon (gold-plated nickel-silver), 5 ecu ‘The Three Graces’, 2 ecu Britannia with shield & trident, 1 ecu helmeted bust of Britannia, ½ ecu Lion Passant, ¼ ecu Houses of Parliament & 1/10 ecu The Mayflower, with certificate of authenticity, in fitted case of issue FDC; a similar set of 7 ecu coins, card-mounted, non-proof UNC & a 5 ecu in a plastic case, together with ‘The Royal Silver Wedding Coins’ 1972, a set of 6 sterling silver commemorative medalets with obverses depicting conjoined busts of the Queen & Prince Philip, & busts of Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward & a Royal Corgi & all with rev. Royal Shield of Arms & Supporters; struck by the Franklin Mint Surrey, no certificate, in case of issue, some light peripheral toning o/wise FDC; lot also includes a set of 2 x £2 coins 1989 ’Tercentenary of the Bill of Rights’ & ‘Claim of Right’ in Royal Mint presentation pack BU, proof 50p 1973 & Britain’s First Decimal Coins

Sold for £40
Estimated at £80 - £120


 

Auction: Coins and Banknotes, 10th Nov, 2021

Sale Information

The Coins, Tokens and Banknotes Sale cover coins from Ancient Greek and Roman examples through to modern day currency, banknotes, tokens, medallions and numismatic books. 

Buyer's premium:

20% + VAT (24% in total) 

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