| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > 2023 Trial of the Pyx Auction | Auction date: 13 February 2024 |
| Lot number: 1320 Price realized: 180 USD (Approx. 168 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: 2022 Gilt-Silver 2 Pounds. Queen Elizabeth II. Trial of the Pyx Test Piece. #2 of 7. Jessopp Facsimile Signature Label. Brilliant Proof (NGC). 12 g of .925 Sterling Silver. 28.4mm. This 2 Pound issue displays the finery of sterling silver, with a glittery and glowing eye appeal. One of only 7 examples selected for the Trial of the Pyx, this specimen offers a seldom encountered representative. 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: 1323 Price realized: 80 USD (Approx. 75 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: 2022 Silver 20 Pence. Queen Elizabeth II. Trial of the Pyx Test Piece. #1 of 6. Jessopp Facsimile Signature Label. Brilliant Proof (NGC). 5 g of .925 Sterling Silver. 21.4mm. Sharply contrasted with cameo frost, this enticing strike in sterling silver couples elusive composition with elusive importance rising from testing during 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: 1322 Price realized: 160 USD (Approx. 149 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: 2022 Silver 50 Pence. Queen Elizabeth II. Trial of the Pyx Test Piece. #3 of 10. Jessopp Facsimile Signature Label. Brilliant Proof (NGC). 8 g of .925 Sterling Silver. 27.3mm. A showy proof silver example, displaying a distinguished cameo contrast, that only further highlights its usage in 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: 1302 Price realized: 1,500 USD (Approx. 1,400 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: 2022 Gilt-Platinum 2 Pounds. Queen Elizabeth II. Trial of the Pyx Test Piece. #2 of 8. Jessopp Facsimile Signature Label. Brilliant Proof (NGC). 30g of .9995 Fine Platinum. 28.4mm. This impressive example of the circulation issue 2 Pound coin in Platinum offers the chance at both an off-metal strike, and a piece 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: 1311 Price realized: Unsold | |
| Lot description: 2022 Gold 2 Pounds. Queen Elizabeth II. Trial of the Pyx Test Piece. #2 of 9. Jessopp Facsimile Signature Label. Brilliant Proof (NGC). 15.98 g of .9167 Fine Gold. 28.4mm. A Two Pound issue in 22 Karat gold, this alluring representative offers a handsome twist of Britannia. #2 of only 9, so to say this piece from the Pyx is scarce, is to undersell its rarity. 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: 1266 Price realized: 160 USD (Approx. 149 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: 2022 Royal Arms 1oz Silver 2 Pounds. Queen Elizabeth II. Trial of the Pyx Test Piece. #2 of 10. Jessopp Facsimile Signature Label. Brilliant Uncirculated (NGC). 31.21 g (1oz) of .999 Fine Silver. 38.61mm. Struck in flashy pure silver, this is surely among the most desirable offerings from this special Trial of the Pyx presentation. This issue celebrates one of the United Kingdom's most recognisable and majestic symbols--The Royal Arms. The Royal Arms is the official Coat of Arms of the ruling monarch and this enduring emblem has signified royalty and strength for centuries. Once used on shields and banners in the medieval battlefield, The Royal Arms now takes center stage on this beautiful coin surrounded by radial lines, which create a beautiful background and provide an added security feature. Ranking as #2 of only 10 such pieces from the Trial of the Pyx, this is surely a desirable offering for specialists. From a Collection of Historic Test Pieces from the 2023 Trial of the Pyx, Presented on Behalf of The Royal Mint. |  |
