Lot 2786

Description

1953 VIP Crown, Elizabeth II, 1952-. Proof "V.I.P." 5 Shillings (Crown), S-4136. ESC- 4333. L&S-3, Davies 2280. Incuse lettered edge *FAITH AND TRUTH I WILL BEAR UNTO YOU. 28.01g. CuNi V.I.P. issue. R3. Obverse: by G. Ledward (initials behind rear hoof) QEII on horseback (Winston) separating a pair of royal cyphers. The legend reads ELIZABETH . II. DEI. GRATIA. BRITT. OMN. REGINA.FIDEI. DEFENSOR * FIVE SHILLINGS* Reverse: by C. Thomas (initials under Irish Shield) and E. Fuller (initials under English Shield) comprises four shields in saltire pattern bearing arms of England, Scotland, Ireland and England radiating from a central crown. The shields are separated by the floral emblems of all four constituent kingdoms and principality, with the Welsh leek separating the date. This VIP issue is distinguishable from proof coins by the extra polishing treatments applied to both the flan and acid-etched dies and extra care in striking resulting in a deeper frosted cameo appearance with mirrored fields. Deep cameo, FDC and very rare.