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Solid 9ct Gold Queen Anne Touch Piece Replica – Johnson Matthey 1974 – St Michael & Ship

£ 145.00

Categories:

Solid 9ct Gold Queen Anne Touch Piece Replica – Johnson Matthey 1974 – St Michael & Ship

£ 145.00

On offer is a rare and beautiful solid 9ct gold Queen Anne touch piece, dating to a 1974 limited edition issue by Johnson Matthey, meticulously replicating the historic “healing” coins once gifted by monarchs to those suffering from illness. Whether you’re a collector of numismatics or simply love historic symbolism in precious metals, this piece offers a tactile link to the rituals of royal England — and a timeless presence in any curated collection.

Crafted with care and rich in symbolic detail, this touch piece makes a striking display, thoughtful gift, or enduring heirloom.

📌 KEY FEATURES
✅ Genuine solid 9ct gold – fully hallmarked
✅ Obverse shows sailing ship with legend ANNA D.G.M.BR.FETH.REG.
✅ Reverse features St Michael slaying the dragon with motto Soli Deo Gloria (To God Alone the Glory)
✅ Struck by Johnson Matthey in 1974 as a limited commemorative edition
✅ Condition: Excellent; coin is untouched, case shows light surface marks
✅ Includes accurate measurements:
• Diameter: 2 cm / 20 mm
✅ Presented in original opening card case with printed description

💡 STYLING TIP
Display this coin in a shadow box, mount in a vintage frame, or keep within its original case as a scholarly curio. A beautiful piece to complement royal memorabilia or sit alongside historic British numismatics.

🎁 PERFECT FOR:
✔️ Collectors of British royal or numismatic history
✔️ Lovers of meaningful objects in precious materials
✔️ Thoughtful, lasting gift for historians or coin collectors
✔️ Display use in libraries, museums, or personal cabinets of curiosity

🔍 PROVENANCE / MAKER NOTES
Touch pieces were once believed to carry healing power when bestowed by the monarch. This modern replica, struck in solid gold by the prestigious firm Johnson Matthey, recreates a Queen Anne-era design with remarkable fidelity. Issued in 1974, these were sold in limited numbers and are increasingly scarce on the secondary market.

📏 MEASUREMENTS
• Diameter: 2 cm / 20 mm
• Case: Approx. 8 × 12 cm display card
• Metal: Solid 9ct gold, hallmarked

📦 SHIPPING & INTERNATIONAL BUYERS
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📌 WHY IT MATTERS
This is more than a coin — it’s a modern relic of historical ritual, captured in precious metal. Rare to find complete with its original case, and seldom offered in this excellent condition. A soulful addition to any collection rooted in royal history, religious tradition, or fine gold.

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