10 oz 2022 The Tudor Beasts Lion of England Silver Coin

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 in animals native to the country at the time, and for that reason, they chose the mighty feline to represent them.

Highlights

• Ships individually in a protective plastic sleeve
• Consisting of 10 oz of 9999 Fine Silver
• 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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