2013 Great Britain Britannia 5oz Silver Proof 10 Pound Coin NGC PF69 1st Release
Britannia - the female personification of the British Isles - has been a feature of our coinage since Roman times. In 1987 her name was given to a new series of British bullion coins, struck first in gold and later in silver. At first, those silver Britannias were struck from metal with a millesimal fineness of 95.8%.
This was improved in 2013 with subsequent Britannias composed of. With this change came a fresh reverse design and a new range of 5oz coins, issued only in proof. The 2013 reverse is the work of portrait sculptor Robert Hunt. His Britannia is seated, wearing her traditional plumed helmet and flowing robes, her trident ready in hand.
On her knew sits an owl, a symbol of wisdom also associated with the Roman goddesses Minerva or Athena. It's a scarce and elegant design, quite different from previous depictions of Britannia on these Royal Mint coins.
The legend reads'BRITANNIA' with the weight, composition and date below:'5 OUNCES FINE SILVER 2013'. This is paired with Ian Rank-Broadley's fourth definitive coinage portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the obverse, as used on British coinage between 1998 and 2015. It comes in its original presentation packaging from The Royal Mint, the coin itself protected by a clear capsule. An informative booklet and a separate certificate of authenticity are enclosed. Silver proof five ounce Britannia coin. Stunning collectible Royal Mint proof coin. Obverse: Ian Rank-Broadley's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.Reverse: seated Britannia and owl design by David Lawrence. Struck in 156.30 grams of. From a limited edition presentation of 1,150 pieces. Comes in original presentation packaging from The Royal Mint.
Information booklet and certificate enclosed.