
Elizabeth & Lion





- A modern coin design inspired by the iconic, collector classic Una and the Lion. Widely considered to be the most beautiful British coins ever minted, the original 1839 Una and the Lion was created by the great British engraver William Wyon as a celebration of the beginning of young Queen Victoria’s reign and to coincide with her 20th birthday. It was said to be Edmund Spenser’s 16th century epic poem The Faerie Queene which depicted Una, a female heroine, so innocent and beautiful, she captivated the fierce lion.
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- Obverse: Bears the effigy of Effigy of King designed by Jody Clark Charles III.
- Reverse: Features Standing Elizabeth with Lion by her side created by the great British engraver William Wyon as a celebration of the beginning of young Queen Victoria’s reign and to coincide with her 20th birthday.
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Elizabeth & Lion
The reverse of this modern coin features young Queen Elizabeth II on her Coronation Day in 1953. Wearing the ornate Coronation gown and St Edwards Crown, with Orb and Sceptre in hand, she stands regal and serene, the Lion of England as her companion and protector by her side and encircled by a Greco Roman meander border.
The obverse features the official effigy of HM King Charles III designed by Jody Clark.
Released in 2023 as a fitting and poignant tribute to mark what would have been Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum (70 year) Anniversary as Queen.
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