Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > 2023 Trial of the Pyx AuctionAuction date: 13 February 2024
Lot number: 1307

Price realized: Unsold
Lot description:


2022 Platinum 5 Pence. Queen Elizabeth II. Trial of the Pyx Test Piece. #2 of 7. Jessopp Facsimile Signature Label. Brilliant Proof (NGC).
7.8 g (1/4oz) of .9995 Fine Platinum. 18mm. Exquisitely rendered in precious platinum, this 5 Pence from the Trial of the Pyx should no doubt generate tremendous enthusiasm and appeal.

From a Collection of Historic Test Pieces from the 2023 Trial of the Pyx, Presented on Behalf of The Royal Mint.

Match 1:
Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > 2023 Trial of the Pyx AuctionAuction date: 13 February 2024
Lot number: 1306

Price realized: Unsold
Lot description:


2022 Platinum 10 Pence. Queen Elizabeth II. Trial of the Pyx Test Piece. #2 of 7. Jessopp Facsimile Signature Label. Brilliant Proof (NGC).
15.59 g of .9995 Fine Platinum. 24.5mm. This 10 Pence piece in platinum displays the upper quadrant of the British Shield marvelously, with the lions of England popping even more when rendered in platinum. As one of only 7 Trial of the pyx issues, this piece is certain to be most highly revered by those specialists in the series.

From a Collection of Historic Test Pieces from the 2023 Trial of the Pyx, Presented on Behalf of The Royal Mint.

Match 2:
Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > 2023 Trial of the Pyx AuctionAuction date: 13 February 2024
Lot number: 1308

Price realized: Unsold
Lot description:


2022 Platinum 2 Pence. Queen Elizabeth II. Trial of the Pyx Test Piece. #2 of 7. Jessopp Facsimile Signature Label. Brilliant Proof (NGC).
17.2 g of .9995 Fine Platinum. 25.9mm. A charming 2 Pence offering in platinum, this beauty should excite in a composition far removed from its original base metal. Highly desirable as one of only 7 such examples tested by 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.

Match 3:
Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > 2023 Trial of the Pyx AuctionAuction date: 13 February 2024
Lot number: 1305

Price realized: 700 USD   (Approx. 653 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


2022 Platinum 20 Pence. Queen Elizabeth II. Trial of the Pyx Test Piece. #2 of 7. Jessopp Facsimile Signature Label. Brilliant Proof (NGC).
12.01 g of .9995 Fine Platinum. 21.4mm. Eschewing its normal base metal composition, this off-metal strike in platinum delivers a level of sophistication and appeal to an already beloved circulating design.

From a Collection of Historic Test Pieces from the 2023 Trial of the Pyx, Presented on Behalf of The Royal Mint.

Match 4:
Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > 2023 Trial of the Pyx AuctionAuction date: 13 February 2024
Lot number: 1304

Price realized: Unsold
Lot description:


2022 Platinum 50 Pence. Queen Elizabeth II. Trial of the Pyx Test Piece. #2 of 9. Jessopp Facsimile Signature Label. Brilliant Proof (NGC).
19.09 g of .9995 Fine Platinum. 27.3mm. Providing the bottom portion of the circulating shield of Britain's coinage, this platinum striking couples the desirability of an issue in platinum, with a piece used in the Trial of the Pyx ceremony.

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 AuctionAuction date: 13 February 2024
Lot number: 1316

Price realized: 600 USD   (Approx. 560 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


2022 Gold 5 Pence. Queen Elizabeth II. Trial of the Pyx Test Piece. #2 of 6. Jessopp Facsimile Signature Label. Brilliant Proof (NGC).
6.32 g of .9167 Fine Gold. 18mm. The central portion of the royal shield of arms is well expressed on this 5 Pence struck in gold. Nice allure is represented, and the evidence of usage in the trial of pyx only deepens this appeal.

From a Collection of Historic Test Pieces from the 2023 Trial of the Pyx, Presented on Behalf of The Royal Mint.