1 oz 2022 Platinum Tudor Beasts Lion Coin
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Description
The Lion of England is the first release of the Royal Mint’s new collection featuring the ten Tudor Beasts. Acquire yours today!
The Tudor Beasts were created during the reign of Henry VIII to legitimize the Tudor dynasty through the symbolic traits carried by each of the ten distinct beasts. Five of the beasts belonged to the King and the other five to the Queen.
The Lion of England is represented as a fierce and courageous beast and has been featured on the shield of England since its creation in the 12th century. The lion represents courage, strength, dignity and pride – Traits that were not found on animals native to the country at the time, and for that reason, they chose the mighty feline to represent them.
COIN HIGHLIGHTS
- Ships individually in a protective plastic sleeve; Multiples of 10 ship in a tube; Multiples of 100 ship in a master box
- Consisting of 1 oz of 9995 Fine Platinum
- Reverse: Features a depiction of a crowned Lion of England holding a heraldic shield in a protective stance, the year of release, the words “LION OF ENGLAND” along with the metal type, weight and purity
- Obverse: Features an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, her name, and the legal tender value of the coin
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