Bidspirit auction | UK 1977 Royal Mint Silver


UK 1977 Royal Mint Silver Jubilee Proof Coin Set - A UK proof coin set issued to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. The set is presented in a blue folding card sleeve and a clear acrylic display case with a blue velvet-effect insert. The sleeve is printed in silver lettering with the legend COINAGE OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND 1977 and includes the text SPECIALLY STRUCK AT THE ROYAL MINT TO COMMEMORATE THE SILVER JUBILEE OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1952-1977 CONTAINING A CROWN PIECE. The set comprises several cupro-nickel and bronze coins. The commemorative twenty-five pence (crown) features an equestrian portrait of the Queen on the obverse with the legend ELIZABETH II DG REG FD 1977, while the reverse depicts the coronation ampulla and an eagle within a floral wreath. The remaining coins, including the fifty pence, ten pence, five pence, two pence, one penny, and half penny, feature the Machin portrait of the Queen. A small rectangular brass-coloured plaque is included, embossed with the Royal Cipher ELIZABETH R 1977 under a crown.