World Crowns and Minors

Lot 4695
GREAT BRITAIN. 8-Piece Uniface Decimal Pattern Set, 1963. In plush case. Fantastically rare: just 3 sets are known (R7). This is the set used as plate coins for the Seaby reference book English Silver Coinage (4th edition of 1974 by H.A. Seaby and P.A. Rayner, page 229). Features a crown-sized portrait piece of Elizabeth II, and the reverse designs of each proposed denomination. Choice Proofs, the silver a lovely light iridescent silvery gold, the bronzes reddish brown, retaining most of the mint red. One of the key modern rarities of England! Lot of 8 coins. Proof Choice.
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.