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GREAT BRITAIN. Elizabeth II, 1952-.
5 Pounds, 2019. The Royal Mint. Silver Proof Una & the Lion.
Proof 'Una & the Lion', using the original image from William Wyon's famous reverse design on the Victoria 5 Pound proof 1839.
The depiction of Victoria as Lady Una, calmly directing the enormous beast by her side, the Lion (representing England), was a clever analogy, using the characters from Edmund Spenser's poem The Faerie Queene (written in 1590). It was the first time in history a British monarch was depicted on a coin as a fictional character. This is one of the most successful Royal Mint modern releases; always in high demand.
In secure plastic holder, graded by NGC PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO, certification number 5841589-003.
NGC Census in this grade: 237.
NGC Census in higher grade: 195
Total NGC Census: 475
Mintage: 3,000.
Diameter: 40 mm.
Weight: 62.42 g.
Composition: 999/1000 Silver.
PLEASE NOTE: 0 % Buyer Premium on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Only delivery cost will be added to your order.
5 Pounds, 2019. The Royal Mint. Silver Proof Una & the Lion.
Proof 'Una & the Lion', using the original image from William Wyon's famous reverse design on the Victoria 5 Pound proof 1839.
The depiction of Victoria as Lady Una, calmly directing the enormous beast by her side, the Lion (representing England), was a clever analogy, using the characters from Edmund Spenser's poem The Faerie Queene (written in 1590). It was the first time in history a British monarch was depicted on a coin as a fictional character. This is one of the most successful Royal Mint modern releases; always in high demand.
In secure plastic holder, graded by NGC PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO, certification number 5841589-003.
NGC Census in this grade: 237.
NGC Census in higher grade: 195
Total NGC Census: 475
Mintage: 3,000.
Diameter: 40 mm.
Weight: 62.42 g.
Composition: 999/1000 Silver.
PLEASE NOTE: 0 % Buyer Premium on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Only delivery cost will be added to your order.