This was the first gold proof set issued under the reign of Elizabeth II
design by John Bergdahl the medieval-style design inspired by the Alfred Jewel and includes 'punch' lettering reflecting the style of the period 'ALFRED THE GREAT 871' surrounding and '2021' in exergue
hairline surface crack on reverse
with edge inscription 'DUTY SERVICE FAITH' by designer Danuta Solowiej-Wedderburn
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Philip and Mary Groat, mm lis, Mary portrait, King and Queen legend, ex Baldwin vault This was the first goldPhilip and Mary (1554 58), silver Groat, crowned bust of Queen left, initial mark lis, legend in abbreviated Latin with pellet stops both sides, PHILIP. Z. MARIA. D. G. REX. Z. REG., beaded outer border both sides, rev. quartered shield of arms on long cross fourche, initial mark lis, POSVI MVS. DE VM. ADI VTO. NO, weight 2. 10g (N. 1973; S. 2508). Toned, with one light crease of discolouration, otherwise very fine for the issue.