Alderney. gold. 2019. 5. Pounds. PCGS PR70DCAM. FDC Proof. 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Victoria ＜Una and the Lion> Gold Proof 5 Pounds. 40.00g. .9167. 38.60mm.

Description: “Una and the Lion,” minted in 1836 to celebrate the Queen Victoria’s turning to the age of 20, is frequently said to be one of the most beautiful coins ever in the world. The Royal Mint’s chief engraver William Wyon likened Una to the queen and the lion to the nation of the UK, representing the elegant beautiful queen powerfully and skillfully leading the nation. The original 400 coins were all produced in proof and not issued, indicating that they were not intended for circulation and their rarity resulting in the extremely high prices when entering the present market. The device of this new coin was struck with digitally mastered die which closely reproduces the Wyon’s original with the contemporary technology. The mintage is 400.