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Tyrants of the Thames
319
GOLD PROOF HALF-SOVEREIGN 2003
Elizabeth II, House of Windsor Queen, 1952 to Present
New portrait by Ian Rank-Broadley.
S-4440. PCGS-graded PR70 Deep Cameo.
320
“JOHN LENNON” COMMEMORATIVE
PROOF GOLD 5-POUNDS 2010
Elizabeth II, House of Windsor Queen, 1952 to Present
Older portrait of the Queen. “Yuko Ono Presentation”. This is a unique specimen struck in gold specifi-
cally as a gift for John Lennon’s widow, as noted on the grading insert. All other known examples of this
unusual coin, featuring a large portrait of the musician, were struck in silver. Yuko Ono auctioned this
coin in order to raise funds for charity. Mintage in gold: 1 coin.
PCGS-graded PR69 Deep Cameo.