a few weeks back i emailed the Royal mint museum in regards to the 1953 VIP proof crown, mine ticks all the boxes in the books but as the debates have shown its a contentious issue,    this was the museums reply, have replied and am awaiting my next reply,    Dear Mr Cook       I am very sorry for the delay in response to your enquiry, dated 4 August.   Frosting is a variable feature of the 1953 proofs. We cannot comment further without seeing th