100 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Lion of England; Gold Proof) 2017 front 100 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Lion of England; Gold Proof) 2017 back
100 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Lion of England; Gold Proof) 2017 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2017

100 Pounds - Elizabeth II Lion of England; Gold Proof

2017 year
Gold (.9999) 31.21 g 32.69 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2017
Value
100 Pounds 100 GBP = USD 131
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.9999)
Weight
31.21 g
Diameter
32.69 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#223238
Rarity index
95%

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. Issue limit: 1,000

 ©The Royal Mint, 2017

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 100 Pound - Elizabeth II (Lion of England; Gold Proof) 2017 coin is that it features a unique reverse design, showcasing the iconic Lion of England, which is a symbol of strength, courage, and royalty. The lion is depicted standing on its hind legs, with its front paws resting on a shield, while its head is turned to the left, looking towards the viewer. The design is intricately detailed and showcases the high level of craftsmanship that went into creating this gold proof coin.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2017  591 - - - - - -

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