© The Royal Mint, 2019
© The Royal Mint, 2019
25 Pounds - Elizabeth II Yale of Beaufort; 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#166263 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
The Yale (a mythical beast often depicted either as an antelope or goat) atop a shield bearing the image of a crowned portcullis with chains, legend and date around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
YALE OF BEAUFORT·1/4oz FINE GOLD·999.9·2019
JC
Engraver: Jody Clark
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The sixth 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 Yale of Beaufort there were a variety of metals, denominations and years of issue, which all share Jody Clark's design.
The only daughter and heiress of John Beaufort, Duke of Somerset, Lady Margaret Beaufort was married four times in her life. Most significantly, she bore her only child through her second husband Edmund Tudor. That child would go on to reign as King Henry VII and found the House of Tudor dynasty.
On the reverse of 2019 1/4 oz Gold 25 Pounds Queen's Beast Yale of Beaufort coins is the image of Lady Margaret Beaufort's symbol. The Yale is a mythical beast often depicted either as an antelope or goat. Lady Margaret is also credited with the establishment of Christ's College in 1505 and St. John's College, completed posthumously in 1511 just two years after her death.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design, the Yale of Beaufort, which is a mythical creature that has been associated with the British royal family for centuries. It is said to have been a symbol of strength and courage, and its depiction on the coin adds to its collectibility and cultural significance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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