Elizabeth II (1952-2022), silver pattern Crown, 1972, Royal Wedding Anniversary reverse model by Humphrey Paget, bare head of Prince Philip right, initial HP below truncation, inscription SILVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY 1947-1972, H.R.H. THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH K.G.K.T. across two lines surrounding, denomination 25 NEW PENCE below, rev. plain field, MODEL centre, edge plain. An unusual trial piece by the esteemed Royal Mint engraver Humphrey Paget, graded by NGC as PF68 Ultra Cameo - Currently the finest example graded by NGC.

NGC Certification 5878648-003
Thomas Humphrey Paget OBE (1893-1974) was an extremely accomplished coin and medal designer whose career spanned more than 40 years. His works are some of the most iconic in recent British history, including the portraits and many of the reverse designs of George VI and Edward VIII. Though most of his designs were replaced during the reign of Elizabeth II, Paget’s last major contribution to coinage - still officially in use today - came in the form of this 1971 portrait of Prince Philip. Though ultimately not adopted for the official 1972 commemorative Crown, the design was revived in 2017 for a Five Pounds struck to commemorate the Prince’s retirement.