2024? Solid 22ct One Eighth Gold Sovereign Charles III 1/8 Proof Coin 1-g? CoA
THE 2024 CENTENARY OF FLYING SCOTSMAN 4472 GOLD ONE EIGHTH SOVEREIGN. The image of Flying Scotsman is struck onto the coin and is then color-overlaid with the 1924 livery in green, black and red, displaying its famous number’4472. Struck in solid 22 carat gold. Limited to only 5,999 coins. Flying Scotsman is the most famous steam locomotive in the world. This icon of British engineering was built at the Doncaster Works and delivered into service in 1923. However, its true fame began in1924 when it was put on display at the British Empire Exhibition and was given the number 4472 and, importantly, the name’Flying Scotsman’. The first gold one-eighth sovereign ever to feature Britain’s most famous locomotive – the legendary Flying Scotsman! 100 years of Flying Scotsman number 4472. This exceptional coin features Flying Scotsman head on, its number 4472 prominent on the front buffer beam. A burst of steam can be seen rising from the chimney as it powers its way forwards. The dates 1924 – 2024 denote the 100th anniversary of the naming of Flying Scotsman with running number 4472. Authorized by Tristan Da Cunha and approved by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Buckingham Palace and the National Railway Museum, it is a wonderful tribute to Britain’s most famous locomotive. It is likely to be keenly sought by collectors and rail enthusiasts alike. I strive for happy clients & 100% feedback. Thanks for looking :. The Coin pictured represents the lot of two and exactly like the one you will receive. To lower 48 States. (Insured to the full value of item).