© The Royal Mint, 2019
© The Royal Mint, 2019
1000 Pounds - Elizabeth II Una and The Lion; Silver Proof
2019 year| Silver (.999) | 2010 g | 150 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2019 |
| Value | 1000 Pounds 1000 GBP = USD 1309 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 2010 g |
| Diameter | 150 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#277257 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Una and the Lion motif - the design depicts Queen Victoria as the fictional character, Lady Una, from Edmund Spenser’s epic poem The Faerie Queene.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DIRIGE DEUS GRESSUS MEOS.
MMXIX.
W.WYON R.A.
Translation:
May the Lord direct my steps
2019
Engraver: William Wyon
Edge
Reeded
Comment
A re-interpretation of William Wyon's original gold £5 coin of Una & the Lion from 1839, the first in a series of coins in the engraver's series. The coin was issued in a variety of denomination in both gold and silver proof. Issue limit: 40.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Una and The Lion; Silver Proof coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the Queen's love of horses. The obverse of the coin portrays Una, a character from Spenser's "The Faerie Queene," riding a horse and holding a scepter, while the reverse features a lion, a symbol of strength and courage, also riding a horse. This design is significant because it highlights the Queen's passion for horses and her commitment to upholding the values of strength and courage in her reign.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 39 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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