| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > 2023 Trial of the Pyx Auction | Auction date: 13 February 2024 |
| Lot number: 1198 Price realized: 260 USD (Approx. 243 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: 2022 Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Piedfort Silver 5 Pounds. Coronation Obverse. First Platinum Jubilee Assayed. Queen Elizabeth II. Trial of the Pyx Test Piece. Jessopp Facsimile Signature Label. Brilliant Proof (NGC). 56.56 g of .925 Sterling Silver. 38.61mm. This significant piece was struck in double the thickness of .925 sterling silver as the standard 5 pound coin. The obverse depicts a special commemorative equestrian portrait of Her Majesty The Queen. The reverse features an elaborate royal mantle design which was inspired by the mantle, or robe, worn by Her Majesty at the coronation in 1953 and also by the designs on the coinage of King William IV. The edge inscription is also inspired by the Queen's first Christmas message as monarch. From a Collection of Historic Test Pieces from the 2023 Trial of the Pyx, Presented on Behalf of The Royal Mint. |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > 2023 Trial of the Pyx Auction | Auction date: 13 February 2024 |
| Lot number: 1202 Price realized: 300 USD (Approx. 280 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: 2022 Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee 1oz Silver 2 Pounds. Coronation Obverse. First Platinum Jubilee Assayed. Queen Elizabeth II. Trial of the Pyx Test Piece. Jessopp Facsimile Signature Label. Brilliant Proof (NGC). 31.21 g (1oz) of .999 Fine Silver. 38.61mm. A desirable keepsake to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II struck in 1oz of pure silver. It features a commemorative portrait of The Queen created by John Bergdahl, who took inspiration from previous equestrian portraits of Her Majesty, adding the royal garter to create a truly unique portrait. The reverse features an elaborate royal mantle design which was inspired by the mantle, or robe, worn by Her Majesty at the coronation in 1953 and also by the designs on the coinage of King William IV. From a Collection of Historic Test Pieces from the 2023 Trial of the Pyx, Presented on Behalf of The Royal Mint. |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > 2023 Trial of the Pyx Auction | Auction date: 13 February 2024 |
| Lot number: 1193 Price realized: 2,200 USD (Approx. 2,053 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: 2022 Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee 1oz Platinum 100 Pounds. Coronation Obverse. First Platinum Jubilee Assayed. Queen Elizabeth II. Trial of the Pyx Test Piece. Jessopp Facsimile Signature Label. Brilliant Proof (NGC). 31.21 g (1oz) of .9995 Fine Platinum. 32.69mm. Maximum Mintage180. There is perhaps no more fitting of a way to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II than this captivating issue produced in 1oz of Platinum. The obverse depicts a special commemorative equestrian portrait of Her Majesty The Queen. The reverse features an elaborate royal mantle design which was inspired by the mantle, or robe, worn by Her Majesty at the coronation in 1953 and also by the designs on the coinage of King William IV. With a maximum mintage of only 180 pieces, this is a truly important offering from the Trial of the Pyx. From a Collection of Historic Test Pieces from the 2023 Trial of the Pyx, Presented on Behalf of The Royal Mint. |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > 2023 Trial of the Pyx Auction | Auction date: 13 February 2024 |
| Lot number: 1191 Price realized: Unsold | |
| Lot description: 2022 Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee 2oz Gold 200 Pounds. Coronation Obverse. First Platinum Jubilee Assayed. Queen Elizabeth II. Trial of the Pyx Test Piece. Jessopp Facsimile Signature Label. Brilliant Proof (NGC). 62.42 g (2oz) of .9999 Fine Gold. 40.00mm. Maximum Mintage 206. An historic an impressive issue produced in 2oz of pure gold. It was struck to celebrate seventy years of service by Queen Elizabeth II and represents the first Platinum Jubilee to be assayed through the Trial of the Pyx. The obverse depicts a special commemorative portrait of Her Majesty The Queen, while the reverse features an elaborate royal mantle design which was inspired by the coinage of King William IV. An absolutely regal treasure for collectors. From a Collection of Historic Test Pieces from the 2023 Trial of the Pyx, Presented on Behalf of The Royal Mint. |  |
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| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > 2023 Trial of the Pyx Auction | Auction date: 13 February 2024 |
| Lot number: 1234 Price realized: 2,200 USD (Approx. 2,053 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: 2022 Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Piedfort Gold 50 Pence. Coronation Obverse. Queen Elizabeth II. First Platinum Jubilee Assayed. Trial of the Pyx Test Piece. Jessopp Facsimile Signature Label. Brilliant Proof (NGC). 31 g of .9167 Fine Gold. 27.3mm. A tremendous representative honor the 70 Year reign of Elizabeth II, this double thick piedfort offer heft in both importance and in gold. From a Collection of Historic Test Pieces from the 2023 Trial of the Pyx, Presented on Behalf of The Royal Mint. |  |
Match 5:
| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > 2023 Trial of the Pyx Auction | Auction date: 13 February 2024 |
| Lot number: 2121 Price realized: Unsold | |
| Lot description: 2022 Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee 50 Pence Group (5 Pieces). First Platinum Jubilee Assayed. Queen Elizabeth II. Trial of the Pyx Test Pieces. Jessopp Facsimile Signature Label. Brilliant Proof (NGC). 1) Platinum. Coronation Obverse. 2) Piedfort Gold. Coronation Obverse. 3) Gold. Coronation Obverse. 4) Piedfort Silver. Coronation Obverse. 5) Silver. AGW: 1.37 oz. APtW: 0.613 oz. From a Collection of Historic Test Pieces from the 2023 Trial of the Pyx, Presented on Behalf of The Royal Mint. |  |
