Danbury Mint Limited Edition Collector Plate Thoroughbred Collection

This stunning plate collection was created by noted equine artist Susie Morton and issued by The Danbury Mint part of their highly collectible Champion Thoroughbreds collection. Each plate is fine bone china, each are hand numbered, the border is 24k gold, and each are a limited run production. Each plate measures 8 1/8” across.

You will see that many plates have the same plate number, as they were ordered together directly from the Danbury Mint. The numbers doesn’t depict how many plates were made, rather the combination represents the registration number, whether it was a single run or made for a collector, ect.

This is a bundle of 5 plates, each depicting popular and talented Thoroughbreds. Please note we have another 4-plate bundle from the same collection available as well. If you are interested in a specific plate, feel free to message. We are willing to separate the collection.

Each plate has been a part of a displayed collection, and while never used, they have been on display. Most plates are in exceptional condition, but any condition flaws will be noted individually.

Each plate will be described in detail below:

1. Affirmed: The plate number is A5399. It depicts the legend racehorse Affirmed. He won the Triple Crown in 1978, and is well recognized not only for his skill but his rivalry with Alydar. Condition: The face of the plate is in pristine condition. Does show a small bit of discoloration along the base of the back of the plate from storage. This may be able to be removed.
2. Secretariat: The plate number is A1079. Secretariat needs no introduction considered to be one of the greatest racehorses of all time, and easily one of the most recognizable. Not only was he a Triple Crown Winner, he still holds the speed record at 12 furlongs in the Belmont Stakes, finishing with a 31 length win. Condition: The face of the plate is in pristine condition. Does show a small bit of discoloration along the base of the back of the plate from storage. This may be able to be removed.
3. Man o’ War: The plate number is A1079. Man o’ War is considered the #1 best racehorse of the 20^thcentury, with many who consider him the best of all time. He still holds speed records to this day (since 1920). He is also considered one of the most influential sires of the 20^th century, both in the success of his direct get, as a broodmare sire, and decedents. Condition: The face of the plate is in pristine condition. Does show a small bit of discoloration along the base of the back of the plate from storage. This may be able to be removed.
4. Spectacular Bid: The plate number is A5399. It depicts Spectacular Bid, who everyone was sure to be the next Triple Crown winner, but lost his title when he finished 3^rd in the Belmont. Bred in the purple, Spectacular Bid became a fan favorite for his running style snd stunning dapple coat. He is considered one of the best racehorses of the 20^th Condition: There is one very small chip on the face of the plate near the edge from a plate holder. It is very small, with a very fine top pen used as comparison to show the size of the chip. The back of the plate is near pristine.
5. Seabiscuit: The plate number is A5399. Another horse who needs no introduction, Seabiscuit was a beacon of light during the Great Depression, becoming the ultimate ‘rags to riches’ story during a challenging time. Running an impressive 89 races, be is best remembered for his upset victory in a match race against War Admiral. His popularity and recognition has remained due to multiple books and a blockbuster moving named in his honor. Condition: The face of the plate is in pristine condition. Does show a small bit of discoloration along the base of the back of the plate from storage. This may be able to be removed.