2020 £5 Boudica - Warrior Queen Antique Finish MS70 Certification #41387360, PCGS #837442

2020 Isle of Man 5 Pounds Queen Boudica Antique Finish MS70 { PCGS-5 }. This extra-large and extra-thick coin can actually stand alone as a desk ornament, pays tribute to a queen of the British Celtic Inceni who after being abused by Roman and Briton authorities following the death of her husband (who had been loosely allied with these ruling authorities), led a rebellion that had impressive success that nearly drove the Romans from the British Isles before her ultimate defeat and death. This flawless 3-ounce antique finished gem is one of 999 minted. Set History for Slot 50: I became aware of this issue shortly after it was released and initially the only ones I could find online came from sellers on the Isle of Man. When they also became available at APMEX I acquired one and it was certainly a different coin that for a while rested as a desk ornament in my office. Ultimately it garnered a perfect grade as over 85% of submissions do. (Over 15% of the entire issue were graded by PCGS!). The coin continues to be easily found online some six years later.