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Auction: 24006 - British and World Coins
Lot: 463

ROYAL MINT TRIALS (2) | Elizabeth II (1952-2022), Royal Mint Experimental Steel Trial Planchet, 1957, ROYAL MINT TRIAL DIE, star of David, date at centre, plain edge, rev. ROYAL MINT TRIAL DIE, star of David, date at centre, plain edge, 12h, 4.17g, cancellation crimping to edge, rare with double reverse, some scuffing but otherwise very fine; and another, Royal Mint Experimental Steel Trial Planchet, 1957, BRITANNIA MONETA, Britannia seated right, hand-striking a coin, rev. the same, plain edge, 12h, 4.19g, cancellation crimping to edge, rare with double side, some scuffing but otherwise very fine (2)

These 1957 Royal Mint trial strikes were reportedly found by metal detectorists in spoil heaps in Dagenham, East London where the remains of the Royal Mint building on Tower hill were taken after demolition.

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Estimate
£100 to £150

Starting price
£70