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The Britannia 2020 Quarter-Ounce Platinum Proof Die Trial Piece
• An original design created by the artist James Tottle
• A rare platinum edition from the popular Britannia series
• Britannia is one of our flagship coins and the iconic figure has been struck on the nation's coins since 1672
• The design for 2020 follows a long line of creative interpretations of Britannia going back to Roman Britain
• Condition: dull patches on both sides
Britannia first appeared on the coins of the Emperor Hadrian nearly 2,000 years ago. Restored to British coinage in 1672 during the reign of Charles II, Britannia has appeared on the coins of every subsequent monarch. Reassuring and resolute, she is a rallying point come crisis or celebration, and an embodiment of national pride. Instantly recognisable all over the world, Britannia resonates with international investors and is a trusted symbol of the quality of British minting. Since it was chosen to adorn the very first Britannia bullion coin in 1987, it has been acclaimed as a modern masterpiece and is considered a classic design.
• An original design created by the artist James Tottle
• A rare platinum edition from the popular Britannia series
• Britannia is one of our flagship coins and the iconic figure has been struck on the nation's coins since 1672
• The design for 2020 follows a long line of creative interpretations of Britannia going back to Roman Britain
• Condition: dull patches on both sides
Britannia first appeared on the coins of the Emperor Hadrian nearly 2,000 years ago. Restored to British coinage in 1672 during the reign of Charles II, Britannia has appeared on the coins of every subsequent monarch. Reassuring and resolute, she is a rallying point come crisis or celebration, and an embodiment of national pride. Instantly recognisable all over the world, Britannia resonates with international investors and is a trusted symbol of the quality of British minting. Since it was chosen to adorn the very first Britannia bullion coin in 1987, it has been acclaimed as a modern masterpiece and is considered a classic design.