Lot 2789

Description

1970 Proof Set, Elizabeth II, 1952-. 1970, S-PS20 "Last Sterling" Set. In as supplied plastic case with associated cardboard outer sleeve and booklet. Half-crown to halfpenny (8 coins) plus rectangular medallion. All struck in base metals with a very large mintage of 750,000 sets struck Half-crown S-4145, ESC-4350, Davies 2311. Rev. Crowned garnished shield between E. R. with a square top; Florin S-4146, ESC-4394, Davies 2361. Rev. Central double English rose within a circlet of thistles, shamrocks and leeks; English shilling S-4147, ESC-4443, Davies 2280. Rev. Crowned shield bearing three leopards; Scottish Shilling S-4148, ESC-4447, Davies 2280. Rev. Crowned shield bearing single Scottish heraldic lion in a rampant pose; Sixpence S-4149, ESC-4522, Davies 2280. Rev. garland of interlaced floral emblems for England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales; Threepence NiBr S-4153. Rev. Royal coronet above a chained portcullis; Penny S-4157. Rev. Modified Britannia with lighthouse and Half Penny S-4158. Rev. Francis Drakes Golden Hind. The bronze medallion Obv. Royal crown above Elizabeth R and the year. Rev. Royal Mint logo. FDC. (8)