Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 20 May 2026

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 20 May 2026

Catalogue

Lot 394: 2019 UK The Snowman Silver Proof Colour 50-Pence Coin

This auction ended on May 20, 2026.

Start price: £10

Estimated price: £30 - £50

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £30

Issued by the Royal Mint, this 2019 United Kingdom 50-pence coin commemorates Raymond Briggs’ classic character, The Snowman. The specimen is an equilateral curve heptagon struck in .925 sterling silver to proof standard with a colour-printed reverse finish. The obverse features the fifth definitive coinage portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The coin is presented in its original clear acrylic display block featuring festive snowflake and foliage decorations. The lot includes the complete original packaging: a white presentation box, a blue illustrated information card, and a numbered certificate of authenticity booklet.

Weight: 8.00 g
Diameter: 27.30 mm
Composition: .925 silver.