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A "specimen" coin is one which has a "special" finish, but not as high a quality finish as a "proof" coin.
The 1965 Churchill "specimen" crown has a satin finish and was sold in limited quantities.
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What is the value of a 1965 British 24kt gold Churchill Crown?
The coin you refer to does not exist in gold, it is made of cupro-nickel. A British 1965 Crown (Five Shillings)(Churchill Commemorative), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £2 GBP. If it has been circulated, not much. A British 1965 Crown (Five Shillings)(Churchill Commemorative - Satin finish "VIP" Specimen), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £850 GBP. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
Who played Winston Churchill in the Crown?
The American actor, JOHN LITHGOW played Winston Churchill in The Crown.
What colour is Winston churchill crown?
what colour is a Winston Churhill crown
How much is a 1965 Churchill memorial crown worth?
$10
Did Winston Churchill ever appear on a coin?
Winston Churchill featured on the reverse of the 1965 British Crown, commemorating his death.
What is the difference 1965 British Churchill Crown circulated and VIP satin finish coins?
A circulated coin will be exactly that, something you got in your change with little nicks and scratches all over it. The VIP Satin-finish coin is one that is struck using specially prepared dies giving the coin a slightly dulled, but high quality finish and, will be in some form of a presentation package or case.
I am tring to ascertain the value of about 15 British Crowns from the 1960's through the 1980?
There were only two British Crown coins (Five Shillings) minted during this period, 1960 and 1965. A British 1960 Crown, uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £10 GBP. If it has been circulated, not much. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch up to £5 GBP. A British 1960 Crown (from polished dies), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £25 GBP. If it has been circulated, not much. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch up to £10 GBP. A British 1960 Crown ("VIP" Proof, frosted design FDC), in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £400 GBP. A British 1965 Crown (Churchill Commemorative), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £2 GBP. If it has been circulated, not much. A British 1965 Crown (Churchill Commemorative - Satin finish "VIP" Specimen), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £850 GBP. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
How can you tell if a 1965 Winston Chuchill crown is the specimen satin finish?
They all have a satin finish.
What is satin finish vip specimen?
Most circulation coins have a reasonably mirror-like background. For VIP's or for photographic purposes, a very few coins are struck where the dies have been sand-blasted to give a frosted 'satin' finish.
Winston Churchill centenary 1874-1974 one Crown worth?
Such a coin does not exist. The "Churchill" Crown was a Five Shilling coin issued in 1965. The 1977 Crown was a 25 Pence coin commemorating the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.
Where would I go to value a churchill commemorative half crown?
The coin you have is a Churchill Commemorative Crown and NOT halfcrown. Worth around 50p - £1 today (they were mass produced in 1965....just under 20 million struck in cupro-nickel - an alloy of copper and nickel).
What is Churchill dollar made of?
The "Churchill Dollar" more correctly known as the British 1965 Crown (Five Shillings) Churchill Commemorative coin is made from a copper-nickel alloy as have all circulating British "silver" coins since 1947.
