Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > 2023 Trial of the Pyx AuctionAuction date: 13 February 2024
Lot number: 1325

Price realized: 80 USD   (Approx. 75 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


2022 Silver 5 Pence. Queen Elizabeth II. Trial of the Pyx Test Piece. #2 of 6. Jessopp Facsimile Signature Label. Brilliant Proof (NGC).
3.25 g of .925 Sterling Silver. 18mm. Deep with frosty devices, this rich sterling silver issue delivers radiant appeal and much charm.

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 AuctionAuction date: 13 February 2024
Lot number: 1324

Price realized: 80 USD   (Approx. 75 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


2022 Silver 10 Pence. Queen Elizabeth II. Trial of the Pyx Test Piece. #2 of 6. Jessopp Facsimile Signature Label. Brilliant Proof (NGC).
6.5 g of .925 Sterling Silver. 24.5mm. Glowing with a razor sharp and entrancing eye appeal, this exceptional representative delivers much charm and contrast throughout, with the lions of England given a distinctive finish in this sterling proof issue.

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: 1326

Price realized: 60 USD   (Approx. 56 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


2022 Silver 2 Pence. Queen Elizabeth II. Trial of the Pyx Test Piece. #2 of 6. Jessopp Facsimile Signature Label. Brilliant Proof (NGC).
7.12 g of .925 Sterling Silver. 25.9mm. Highly engaging and very pleasing to the eyes, this 2 Pence is only further enhanced by 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.

Match 3:
Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > 2023 Trial of the Pyx AuctionAuction date: 13 February 2024
Lot number: 1321

Price realized: 220 USD   (Approx. 205 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


2022 Gilt-Silver Pound. Queen Elizabeth II. Trial of the Pyx Test Piece. #2 of 6. Jessopp Facsimile Signature Label. Brilliant Proof (NGC).
10.47 g of .925 Sterling Silver. 23.4mm. Intensely captivating, particularly when considering the composition matches the historical fineness that gave rise to the name "Pound Sterling". This coupled with the present piece's usage in the Trial of the Pyx ceremony gives this pound the feel of coin carrying the weight of much tradition.

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: 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.

Match 5:
Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > 2023 Trial of the Pyx AuctionAuction date: 13 February 2024
Lot number: 1315

Price realized: 900 USD   (Approx. 840 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


2022 Gold 10 Pence. Queen Elizabeth II. Trial of the Pyx Test Piece. #2 of 6. Jessopp Facsimile Signature Label. Brilliant Proof (NGC).
12.65 g of .9167 Fine Gold. 24.5mm. Enticing and magnetic, this gold representative displays shimmering and bright luster, with exciting and alluring charm. One of a mere 6 examples of this type sampled for 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.