In 2009 to commemorate Classic British Motor Cars the Royal Mint struck a very limited issue Aston Martin DB5 solid .925 Sterling Silver Proof £5 Five Pound Crown Coin Certified Slabbed and Graded by PCGS as PR70 DCAM.
The reverse features an Aston Martin DB5 while obverse designs has the stunning portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank Broadley FRBS.
2009 Alderney Proof £5 Crown Coin Aston Martin Db5 Silver PCGS PR70
Description
In 2009 to commemorate Classic British Motor Cars the Royal Mint struck a very limited issue Aston Martin DB5 solid .925 Sterling Silver Proof £5 Five Pound Crown Coin Certified Slabbed and Graded by PCGS as PR70 DCAM. The reverse features an Aston Martin DB5 while obverse designs has the stunning portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank Broadley FRBS. These legal tender coins have been struck to proof quality using specially prepared dies and highly polished blanks.
Coin might have a few small white spots but will be a PCGS PR70 DCAM
PCGS & NGC are the main two impartial Numismatic Grading Services in the world and is a guarantee that the coin is genuine and has been graded accurately and professionally.
The sonically sealed solid plastic slabb is individually numbered so that the details of the coin(s) can be verified on a central database, and is also tamperproof. In addition, the coin is protected from handling and keeps the coin(s) condition and finish long term if looked after which can be detrimental to the value once sold.
PCGS GRADING CHART
MS/PR-60No wear. May have many heavy marks/hairlines, strike may not be full
MS/PR-61No wear. Multiple heavy marks/hairlines, strike may not be full
MS/PR-62No wear. Slightly less marks/hairlines, strike may not be full
MS/PR-63Moderate number/size marks/hairlines, strike may not be full
MS/PR-64Few marks/hairlines or a couple of severe ones, strike should be average or above
MS/PR-65Minor marks/hairlines though none in focal areas, above average strike
MS/PR-66Few minor marks/hairlines not in focal areas, good strike
MS/PR-67Virtually as struck with minor imperfections, very well struck
MS/PR-68Virtually as struck with slight imperfections, slightest weakness of strike allowed
MS/PR-69Virtually as struck with minuscule imperfections, near full strike necessary