Posted 08/21/2023 02:42 am
Quite apart from far or close leaf considerations,
there is a strong clue that HM the Q is not depicted as bare shouldered.
Explanation:
Just below her neck at the top of Her sternum is a visible hem line at the top of a blouse. The hem line can be traced to the back of her neck.
Although very faint, a shoulder strap image below the blouse can be seen.
Nevertheless, the 1953 master die first issue of British Commonwealth coins are known as 'strapless'.
MG can be seen incuse in the bust truncation
Mary Gillick was re engaged by The Royal Mint to prepare second (post 1953) issue master dies to make the shoulder strap detail much more visible.
there is a strong clue that HM the Q is not depicted as bare shouldered.
Explanation:
Just below her neck at the top of Her sternum is a visible hem line at the top of a blouse. The hem line can be traced to the back of her neck.
Although very faint, a shoulder strap image below the blouse can be seen.
Nevertheless, the 1953 master die first issue of British Commonwealth coins are known as 'strapless'.
MG can be seen incuse in the bust truncation
Mary Gillick was re engaged by The Royal Mint to prepare second (post 1953) issue master dies to make the shoulder strap detail much more visible.
