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GREAT BRITAIN. Elizabeth II, 1952-.
5 Pounds, 2019. The Royal Mint. 2 oz. 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. Obverse: 5th portrait of Elizabeth II, inscription 'ELIZABETH II. D. G. REG. FID. DEF. 5 POUNDS. Obverse: Wyon's Una and the Lion design, inscription 'DIRIGE DEUS GRESSUS MEUS'. Date in Roman numerals in exergue above 'W. WYON R.A.'. Edge milled.
In secure plastic holder, graded NGC PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO, certification number 6027452-006. Comes with the original box as issued by the Mint and the certificate of authenticity.
NGC Census in this grade: 288.
NGC Census in higher grade: 199
Total NGC Census: 543
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. 2 oz. 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. Obverse: 5th portrait of Elizabeth II, inscription 'ELIZABETH II. D. G. REG. FID. DEF. 5 POUNDS. Obverse: Wyon's Una and the Lion design, inscription 'DIRIGE DEUS GRESSUS MEUS'. Date in Roman numerals in exergue above 'W. WYON R.A.'. Edge milled.
In secure plastic holder, graded NGC PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO, certification number 6027452-006. Comes with the original box as issued by the Mint and the certificate of authenticity.
NGC Census in this grade: 288.
NGC Census in higher grade: 199
Total NGC Census: 543
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.