© The Royal Mint, 2019
© The Royal Mint, 2019
25 Pounds - Elizabeth II Falcon of the Plantagenets; 1/4 oz Fine Gold
2019 year| Gold (.9999) | 7.8 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2019 |
| Value | 25 Pounds 25 GBP = USD 33 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 7.8 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#166265 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
A falcon clutching the personal badge of Edward IV depicting a smaller white falcon gripping an open fetterlock in its talons.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FALCON OF THE PLANTAGENETS · 1/4oz FINE GOLD · 999.9 · 2019
JC
Engraver: Jody Clark
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The fifth 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 Falcon of the Plantagenets there were 14 different issues of varying metals, denominations and years of issue, which all share Jody Clark's design.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design, the Falcon of the Plantagenets, which is a symbol associated with the Plantagenet dynasty that ruled England from the 12th to the 15th century. The falcon was a popular symbol during this time and was often used on coins, seals, and other forms of heraldry. The use of this design on the coin adds historical and cultural significance to it, making it a valuable collector's item for those interested in numismatics and British history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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