UNITED KINGDOM. Elizabeth II, 1952-2022.
Gold 5 Pounds (5 Sovereigns), 2017. Royal Mint. Proof Trial of the Pyx.
The Trial of the Pyx is a unique judicial ceremony that has taken place for over 700 years, assuring the quality and fineness of the coins struck by The Royal Mint.
Fifth crowned head of Elizabeth II facing right; JC below; ELIZABETH · II · DEI · GRA · REG · FID · DEF · 2017 ·. Design by Jody Clark. / St. George on horseback right, holding broken lance, within Garter displaying the motto ‘HONI · SOIT · QUI · MAL · Y · PENSE ·’ (Old French: Evil unto him who thinks evil of it). Design by Benedetto Pistrucci. Edge milled.
Comes with original booklet from the mint describing the history of the Pyx ceremony and the process involved.
In secure plastic holder, graded NGC BRILLIANT PROOF , certification number 8220759-001
Sold by: A J Coins
£ GBP
2017 G.Britain Pistrucci Trial of the Pyx 5 Sovereign
2017 Trial of the Pyx 5 Sovereign
£4,900.00
Availability: 1 in stock
Grading Number: 8220759-001
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