2005 Gold Proof Fifty Pence Samuel Johnson’s Dictionary Coin In Near Mint To Mint Condition.
This coin was struck in 22 carat Gold and weigh approx. 15.5 grams.
This coin contains 0.456 ounces of fine Gold.
The coin is in near mint to mint condition, this coin has been photographed inside the capsule, there appears to be extremely light toning.
The coin comes in the original red box with the individually numbered certificate as issued by the Royal Mint.
The 2005 proof Fifty Pence is a coin struck in 22 carat gold by the Royal Mint. The coin was issued to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the publication of the first English dictionary. The obverse features the fourth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, with legend around. The reverse features entries from Samuel Johnson’s Dictionary of the English Language, defining the denomination in words..
Proof Coins are hand-finished to create a flawless effect, and are often struck multiple times with specially prepared dies to achieve a mirrored finish and clarity of detail.
This proof gold coin had a limited edition presentation of 1,000.
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