2024 Great Britain 1oz Silver Proof Ngc Pf70 Tudor Beasts Seymour Unicorn
Commemorating the heraldic beast of the mighty Tudor dynasty this coin is the first with the effigy of King Charles III. The reverse shows the portrait of King Charles III and the denomination "2 Pounds". The limited silver coin was struck by the Royal Mint from one ounce of 99.9% silver and is delivered in NGC certified PF70 UCAM condition.
The coin was also certified as First Releases meaning the coin was received within 30 days of release by the Royal Mint. The Seymour Unicorn Joins Tudor Beasts Collection.
Great Britain's Royal Mint continue its series of Tudor Beasts with the fifth release in the series-the Seymour Unicorn. Considered to be the strongest of all creatures, the unicorn represents innocence, purity, and fertility-qualities that King Henry VIII wanted in a wife in his efforts to produce an heir to continue the Tudor line. Legendary Token Of Henry VIII's Quest For A Son And Heir. Though not then recognized as a royal heraldic beast, the unicorn appealed to Henry's outsized ego and was made specifically as a tribute to Jane Seymour, his third wife.By giving the beast to Jane Seymour, the king was signaling his hope that their marriage would be blessed with a son and heir. Jane lived up to Henry's expectations and gave birth to his only son, the future king Edward VI. Sadly, Jane did not live long enough to see her son crowned as she died less than two weeks after she gave birth and barely a year after marrying Henry. Holding a shield emblazoned with Tudor symbols, the Seymour Unicorn has been reimagined for the twenty-first century by artist David Lawrence based on a stone sculpture at Hampton Court Palace. The coin's obverse features the portrait of King Charles III designed by Martin Jennings.
The coin also features an edge inscription that reads: HAMPTON COURT PALACE - ROYAL TUDOR BEASTS. A Heraldic Beast From The House Of Tudor. The Seymour Unicorn stands guard along with nine other Tudor heraldic beasts that flank the Moat Bridge of Hampton Court Palace. They were erected by King Henry VIII, who was following in the footsteps of his father, Henry VII, by making sure everyone knew it was his divine right to rule. One must also remember this occurred not too long after the War of the Roses when the House of York and the House of Lancaster waged a bloody war to determine the succession of England's monarchy, out of which the Tudor Dynasty was born. Flawless Proofs From Among The First Released. The coins available here also come in gorgeous Proof condition, meaning they were expertly crafted by the mint from hand-selected planchets, polished dies and multiple strikes to produce beautifully frosted details rising over mirror-like fields!In addition, each will come beautifully housed in its original government packaging. In addition, NGC has certified that each Proof is a First Releases (FR) coin, a designation that means they were received by NGC or an NGC-approved depository within the first 30 days of issue. Add One Of These Tudor Coins To Your House.
The only thing that will shorten the reign of these coins is their limited mintage-just 5,510 have been struck for worldwide release. That's an incredibly small edition for what many coin experts predict will be another success story for the Royal Mint. So don't miss out; hop on the Tudor bandwagon and add one of these coins to YOUR house! FIFTH RELEASE IN TUDOR BEASTS SERIES - This coin is the fifth release in the "Tudor Beasts" series and depicts the Seymour Unicorn, one of the oldest and most iconic beasts in England's heraldry and a symbol of purity and fertility. The coin's obverse features the effigy of King Charles III.
STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE SILVER - Each Tudor Beasts Seymour Unicorn Proof was struck by Great Britain's Royal Mint in a full ounce of highly pure 99.9% fine silver and measures 38.61 mm in diameter. KEY FIRST RELEASED CERTIFICATION - NGC has certified that this Proof is a First Releases (FR) coin, meaning that it was among the first struck by the mint and was verified within the first 30 days of issue. Only limited quantities are available, so don't miss out; secure yours today! 31.21 Grams - g.