1 oz 2017 Queen's Beasts Lion of England Platinum Coin | The Royal Mint
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COIN HIGHLIGHTS
- Ships individually in protective packaging
- Consisting of 1 oz of 9995 Fine Platinum
- Obverse: Features an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
- Reverse: Features a depiction of a crowned Lion of England holding a heraldic shield in a protective stance, the year of release, the words “LION OF ENGLAND” along with the metal type, weight and purity
Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953 was watched over by 10 heraldic beasts, re-imagined here as the first in a series of 10 designs. The Queen's Beasts were created to represent the various branches of royal genealogy over the centuries. The lion first appeared around 1189 on the royal seal of King Richard I, later known as King Richard the Lionheart.
Unusually, both sides of this coin were executed by Jody Clark, an engraver at the Royal Mint. His effigy of the Queen is the only fifth to have graced British coins since 1953.
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- SKU
- 4717
- Finish
- Lightly Used
- Designer
- Jody Clark
- Year
- 2017
- Denomination
- GBP 100
- Reverse
- Stylized image of the Lion of England holding the shield of the Royal Family and the words "Lion of England 1 oz Fine Platinum 9995 2016"
- Obverse
- Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the words "Elizabeth II D.G. Regina Reg Fid 100 Pounds"
- Purity
- 9995
- Manufacturer
- Royal Mint
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Weight
- 1 oz
- Average Thickness (mm)
- 2.1
- Diameter (mm)
- 32.7
