© The Royal Mint, 2017
© The Royal Mint, 2017
10 Pounds - Elizabeth II Lion of England; Silver Piedfort
2017 year| Silver (.999) | 312.59 g | 65 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2017 |
| Value | 10 Pounds 10 GBP = USD 13 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 312.59 g |
| Diameter | 65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#223234 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned Lion of England dividing date, holding quartered shield of arms, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· 2017 ·
LION OF ENGLAND
JC
Engraver: Jody Clark
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The first design in The Queen's Beast series which began in 2016, there are 10 Beasts in total which are a representation of the statues that stood in Westminster Abbey on the Queen's Coronation in 1953. The statues are now on display in the Canadian Museum of History.For the Lion of England there were 14 different issues of varying metals, denominations and years of issue, which all share Jody Clark's design. This coin was the UK's first ever 10oz issue. Issue limit: 1,250
©The Royal Mint, 2017
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, the Lion of England, which is not typically found on standard issue British coins. The Lion of England is a symbol of England and the United Kingdom, and its inclusion on this coin makes it a distinctive and collectible item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 684 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Lion of England; Silver Piedfort) 2017 coin.
