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Una and The Lion 2024 2 Pound 2 Oz Pure Silver Ultra High Relief Antique Coin – St. Helena
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Product Description
Una and The Lion 2024 2 Pound 2 Oz Pure Silver Ultra High Relief Antique Coin – St. Helena
Introducing the 2024 St Helena Una and Lion Coin, the newest addition to our esteemed ‘Una & the Lion’ series. At East India Company Collections, we are thrilled to present an opportunity for coin designers to breathe new life into this timeless legend, infusing it with a contemporary twist.
This year, we proudly present the 2024 Una and the Lion coin, meticulously crafted by the talented artist Carroll Hutchings. The graceful and resolute Una is depicted alongside the mighty yet poised lion, their gaze meeting yours in a powerful connection.
Can you sense the unbreakable bond and unwavering determination they embody? This modern retelling encapsulates the inseparable union and indomitable courage found at the core of the medieval legend, where a brave princess and her majestic beast stand united.
Key Features:
- Strictly limited edition, making it a rare and highly sought-after collectible worldwide.
- Embracing a fresh, natural, and contemporary interpretation of the profound connection and bravery shared between Una and the Lion.
- Unveiling an ultra-high relief 2oz silver proof coin with an antique finish, showcasing intricate detailing and precision.
- Struck to our highest Proof quality finish, ensuring exceptional craftsmanship and artistry.
- Each coin is accompanied by a bespoke presentation case and a captivating storytelling booklet, enhancing the overall experience.
The legend of Una & the Lion dates back to the 16th Century and Edmund Spencer’s epic poeme Faerie Queene, a classic work of medieval English literature. At over 36,000 lines long, its six
books contain one of the longest poems in the English language, each book telling stories of dierent knights on their various quests to prove or demonstrate their particular virtues. As a whole, it
is believed to be an allegory of the life and achievements of Queen Elizabeth I, but it is in Book One where we meet the heroic gure of Una.
Una is a beautiful princess on a quest to save her mother and father from a cruel dragon who has imprisoned them in a tower. To help her defeat the dragon, she searches for the Redcrosse knight, whose destiny is to become St. George, the patron saint of England. While on her journey Una enters a dark secluded wood, where she encounters a erce lion who launches an attack on her.
However, before he is able to leap upon his prey his initial rage is replaced by wonder, his anger subdued as he is instantly captivated by Una’s beauty and innocence. Instead of tearing her to pieces, he kisses her weary feet and licks her hands. He becomes her strong guard and faithful companion, forever by
her side, lling her with courage and protecting her from harm.
SPECIFICATIONS
Material: Silver (99.9%)
Year: 2024
Denomination: 2 Pound
Finish: Antique
Weight: 2 Oz
Diameter: 45 mm
Country: St. Helena
Mintage: 500
Box & Certificate: Yes
Capsule: Yes
