2017 Great Britain 1 oz Gold Queen's Beasts The Griffin
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Coin Highlights:
- Contains 1 oz of .9999 fine Gold.
- Eligible for Precious Metals IRAs.
- Housed in protective packaging.
- Obverse: Displays the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, along with the face value of 100 pounds.
- Reverse: Features a majestic griffin clutching a shield with it claws as its wings spread to the sky. The metal weight, purity and year are listed around the rim.
- Sovereign coin backed by the British government.
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At the coronation of Her Majesty The Queen, ten heraldic beasts stood guard. The Queen’s Beasts, sculpted by James Woodford RA for the coronation ceremony held in Westminster Abbey in 1953, stand six feet tall. The heraldic creatures symbolized the various strands of royal ancestry brought together in a young woman about to be crowned queen. Each proud beast, used as a heraldic badge by generations that went before her, was inspired by the King’s Beasts of Henry VIII that still line the bridge over the moat at his Hampton Court Palace.
Today, The Queen’s Beasts can be found at the Canadian Museum of History in Quebec, while Portland stone replicas, also carved by James Woodford, watch over Kew Gardens in the United Kingdom. But these mythical, ancient creatures such as the lion, griffin, falcon, bull, yale, greyhound, dragon, unicorn and horse have gone on to inspire the highly-praised new talent, Royal Mint Coin Designer Jody Clark.
The griffin of Edward III Queen's Beast is an ancient mythical beast. It was considered a beneficent creature, signifying courage and strength combined with guardianship, vigilance, swiftness and keen vision. It was closely associated with Edward III who engraved it on his private seal. The shield shows the Round Tower of Windsor Castle, where Edward III was born, with the Royal Standard flying from the turret, enclosed by two branches of oak surmounted by the royal crown.
The griffin is a legendary creature with the body, tail, and back legs of a lion; the head and wings of an eagle; and an eagle's talons as its front feet. Because the lion was traditionally considered the king of the beasts and the eagle the king of birds, the griffin was thought to be an especially powerful and majestic creature. The griffin was also thought of as king of all creatures. Griffins are known for guarding treasure and priceless possessions.
Posted By:SCStacker
From:Dixie
Date:Apr 19, 2017
All of the Queen's Beasts coins are absolutely stunning. Be they Au or Ag, the designs are beautiful. I can't wait for the next one in the series!!! SCStacker
- Pros
- Attractive Design
- Mint Condition
- Recognized Brand
- Bottom Line
- Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
Posted By:Scrooge McDuck
From:Chicago IL
Date:Mar 18, 2017
Great coin, will complete the set over the years! The staff at Apmex was amazingly helpful and I look forward to the next purchase.
- Pros
- Value (low premium over spot)
- Attractive Design
- Mint Condition
- Bottom Line
- Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
Posted By:bullion_boy
From:Sandy Hook, CT
Date:Feb 17, 2017
Another winner from the British Mint. The coin arrived in perfect condition. Very happy with the transaction (coin, price and delivery were perfect)
- Pros
- Value (low premium over spot)
- Attractive Design
- Collectible (lower mintage)
- Easy to Sell
- Mint Condition
- Recognized Brand
- Bottom Line
- Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
Posted By:Werni
From:Switzerland
Date:Jan 12, 2017
It's an investment mainly, but also I enjoy the beautiful design. Marvelous coin.
- Pros
- Value (low premium over spot)
- Attractive Design
- Easy to Sell
- Mint Condition
- Recognized Brand
- Cons
- Common (higher mintage)
- Bottom Line
- Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
Posted By:Wayne
From:phoenix, az
Date:Jan 5, 2017
The second release in an exciting new 10 Queen's Beasts coin series. Love the design, recognized brand, and low premium over spot.
- Pros
- Value (low premium over spot)
- Attractive Design
- Easy to Sell
- Mint Condition
- Recognized Brand
- Bottom Line
- Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
Posted By:Robruns262
From:Katy, TX USA
Date:Jan 1, 2017
Big solid ounce of gold showing the second of the Queen's Beasts; symbols of the Monarchy. Magnificent design
- Pros
- Value (low premium over spot)
- Attractive Design
- Collectible (lower mintage)
- Easy to Sell
- Mint Condition
- Recognized Brand
- Cons
- Common (higher mintage)
- Bottom Line
- Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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