Lot 3709

Description

Wales, George V, pattern crown set, 1910, as a collection of 10 trial coins made at the start of the Patina retro pattern series by INA Ltd to test dies and the use of specific metals, one of only five sets made. FDC. (10)

All coins have the obverse design of the portrait of King George V (by D.G.Golder after AG Wyon) facing right, coupled with a plain reverse inscribed with the word ’MODEL,’ placed horizontally across the diameter. The other pieces have a crowned tablet featuring the Welsh dragon, and the Prince of Wales feathers. The collection consists of 2 pieces (obv. and rev.) in proof .925 sterling silver, 2 pieces (obv. and rev.) in piedfort copper, 2 pieces (obv. and rev.) in bright pewter, 2 pieces (obv. and rev.) in golden alloy, and 2 pieces (obv. and rev.) in nickel silver.