© Maegan Sale Kennedy
© Maegan Sale Kennedy
1 Pound - Elizabeth II Posthumous; Una and the Lion
2023 year| Silver (.999) | 31.1 g | 38.6 mm |
| Location | Saint Helena (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha) |
|---|---|
| Issuing company | East India Company |
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 1 Pound 1 SHP = USD 1.31 |
| Currency | Pound (1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#372350 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Depicts a rendition of Una and the Lion, wherein the Queen takes the role of Una, and the lion represents the British People. Based upon the poem, “The Faerie Queen,” by Edmund Spenser. The design was first used by designer William Wyon in 1839 to commemorate the beginning of Queen Victoria’s reign.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNA AND THE LION
2022
Designer: Jody Clark
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 1 Pound - Elizabeth II (Posthumous; Una and the Lion) 2023 made of Silver (.999) weighing 31.1 g is that it features a unique design that combines two iconic symbols of British culture: Una and the Lion. The design is inspired by the famous poem "The Lion and the Unicorn" by William Blake, which represents the unity of the United Kingdom. The coin's design showcases the Queen's effigy on one side and the image of Una and the Lion on the other, making it a truly distinctive and collectible piece.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Pound - Elizabeth II (Posthumous; Una and the Lion) 2023 coin.
