Collectible coins - Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip 1947 - 1972 Silver wedding crown

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Do you have a British Crown coin Elizabeth and Philip silver wedding anniversary (1972)? Here's how to exchange it for cash: In celebration of their wedding, this collection includes a full set of the British coins from their wedding year, 1947, along with the stamps and crown coin issued to commemorate their first major wedding anniversary in 1972. The silver crown coin is the first British coin ever issued in celebration of a Royal Wedding Anniversary making it of great significance to collectors. If you're looking for a bargain then why not visit our showroom? We've got lots of great discount coins available in our cabinets at Old Bank Antiques. A portrait of the Queen Mother, encircled by a wreath and with the circumscription QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER and the dates 1900-2002. The Duke of Edinburgh has stood by The Queen since the moment she began her reign, only retiring from public duty earlier this year at the age of 96.

It was also technically the first commemorative coin of the decimal era; making it clear to see why coin enthusiasts like the coin so much. This is interesting because a Crown had a face value of five shillings before decimalisation, and since the 1972 Silver Wedding crown was the first one to be minted post-decimalisation it had a face value of 25 pence instead. A golden wedding anniversary deserves celebration, and the 1997 crown pays tribute to this remarkable couple,,who are represented on both sides of the coin. Philip Nathan has depicted the Queen and Prince Philip in magnificent profile portraits that are both dignified and reflective. For many collectors these effigies will be reminiscent of the coins of William and Mary, and of the medals of Victoria and The Prince Consort. The heraldic Arms of Her Majesty The Queen and those of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh with legend and date below. The Prince Philip Crown features a portrait of The Duke of Edinburgh designed by Ian Rank-Broadley The design of the coin was personally approved by the Prince in 2008.The 1972 crown was the first British coin to have a face value of 25 pence. Previous crowns had been Five Shillings face value. The absence of an inscription denoting the face value now causes some confusion, particularly because, as from 1990, it appears to have been decided that future crowns would assume a Five Pounds face value.

The rose window of Westminster Abbey, accompanied by the inscription TVEATVR VNITA DEVS, the dates 1947 and 2007, and the denomination FIVE POUNDS.

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A representation of Windsor Castle, with five flag poles, two holding forked pennants, with anniversary dates of 1926 and 1996. The other flags are Royal Arms, Union flag and Our Personal flag. Design features HMS Victory & Temeraire in battle, surrounded by inscription TRAFALGAR and the dates 1805 & 2005. The reverse features the crown of St. Edward above shields bearing the Royal Arms and the Coat of Arms of Prince Philip, separated by an anchor. The crown represents the Queen's formal role, being worn by her on state occasions, and the anchor symbolises Prince Philip's distinguished naval career. Interestingly, this design does not feature the value of the coin on it, unlike today’s coins. Are There Any Other Versions Of The Coin?

We offer a wide range of collectable and investment coins in pre-owned and brand-new condition. As our name suggests, we focus on British coins (from hammered metal-detecting finds to modern Royal Mint issues) with a healthy selection of pieces from international mints too. All the coins we sell are 100% guaranteed authentic and, where relevant, are individually certified. Most commemorative coins produced by The Royal Mint are available in a range of striking standardsincluding Gold Proof, Silver Proof, Brilliant Uncirculated and Bullion. Some are also available in collectors sets. Gold and Silver Proof coins are minted in small numbers, making them rare and desirable. Founded in the reign of Alfred the Great, around the year 886, The Royal Mint was originally one of several mints which were centralised to London in 1279. For more than 800 years the Mint was based at the Tower of Londonbefore moving to Royal Mint Court where it remained until the 1960s.

On the three crowns issued between 1951 and 1960, the value "Five Shillings" appeared, but this was again omitted from the Churchill Commemorative crown of 1965. Britain had only just completed decimalisation in 1971, it may have been sensible, with hindsight, to have shown the new decimal equivalent - 25 New Pence - on this and subsequent crown issues. A cypher in the letter E in duplicate, above a Royal Crown, flanked by a rose and a thistle, all within the inscription QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER and the dates 1900-1990. St Edward’s Crown, encircled by forty trumpets, all within the inscription FAITH AND TRUTH I WILL BEAR UNTO YOU and the anniversary dates 1953-1993. This is common practice for commemorative coins, as the Royal Mint likes to produce proof versions for collectors to buy alongside the standard version of the coin. How Many Were Minted? It’s important to note that the coins were not issued for standard circulation, as the Crown became much more of a commemorative coin in the 20th century compared to centuries before when it was an ordinary circulating coin that would be used in daily life. Does This Mean It Is Rare?

A representation of Crystal Palace within the value FIVE POUNDS, stylised railway lines in the shape of a V incorporating a portrait of Queen Victoria, a remnant of the words ONE PENNY and the anniversary dates of 1901 and 2001. GOD SAVE THE QUEEN in the centre, surrounded by the words CORONATION JUBILEE, FIVE POUNDS and the anniversary date 2003.

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In the centre, a portrait of the Queen Mother, surrounded by bows and lions, with the inscription QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER 4 AUGUST 1980. The Queen and Prince Philip have been together since the days when Elizabeth was a young princess, and their marriage celebrations were restricted due to post-war rationing. After seven decades together raising a family and watching the world change around them, the couple will be the first British Royals to reach the Platinum wedding anniversary. First and foremost it was minted to commemorate the Silver Anniversary of the Royal Wedding between Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten which took place on Thursday 20 November 1947 at Westminster Abbey in London.