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Lot 92:
Description
A collection of approximately 128 modern British fifty pence (50p) coins, mostly heptagonal in shape and composed of a silver-toned base metal. These commemorative coins feature a diverse range of designs, including numerous examples from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games series (depicting sports such as swimming, archery, javelin, cycling, taekwondo, badminton, and weightlifting). Other themes include historical events like Women’s Suffrage (with the date “1918” visible on some), and cultural figures and characters such as Beatrix Potter’s Peter Rabbit, Flopsy Bunny, Squirrel Nutkin, Paddington Bear, Sherlock Holmes, and Benjamin Britten. Visible inscriptions include “FIFTY PENCE”, “50”, “QUEEN ELIZABETH II” (on the obverses), “PEACE PROSPERITY AND FRIENDSHIP WITH ALL NATIONS”, and “DIVERSITY BUILDS BRITAIN”, with various dates primarily ranging from “2010” to “2019”.+ East Caribbean states 1 dollar coin , Bailiwick Jersey fifty pence and one old 50 pence piece
Condition report:
The overall apparent condition is circulated, displaying moderate wear consistent with everyday use. No significant damage or exceptional flaws are immediately visible.
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