One of the most fearsome beasts of ancient mythology was the Griffin. This combination of the world’s most powerful bird and its most powerful land mammal was seen as the ultimate symbol of power, courage, and strength. It’s no wonder why King Edward III would choose such a beast for his private seal. Right now, 2017 ¼ oz British Gold Queen’s Beast Griffin Coins are available to purchase online from JM Bullion in perfect condition!
Coin Highlights:
- Arrives inside of a protective plastic slab from the NGC!
- 2nd coin design issued in the Queen’s Beast Series!
- Contains ¼ Troy oz of .9999 pure gold.
- Bears a face value of £25 (GBP) backed by the government of Great Britain.
- Issued a Grade of Mint State 70 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.
- Obverse includes the latest effigy of Queen Elizabeth II.
- Reverse features the Griffin of Edward III.
- Designs from Jody Clark.
Each 2017 ¼ oz British Gold Queen’s Beast Griffin Coin available here today is in perfect condition as certified by the NGC. Coins with a Mint State 70 certification exhibit full, original mint luster and bear no detracting flaws on either the surface areas or design elements of the coin.
The Queen’s Beast Series of silver and gold coins for sale from the Royal Mint debuted in 2016 with the Lion of England. Each of the 10 heraldic beasts slated for release in this program comes to the Royal Arms now representing Queen Elizabeth II through a different monarch stretching over hundreds of years of British history.
For the Griffin of Edward III, a powerful symbol of courage and strength is found in the collection. This mythical beast was part eagle and part lion, bearing the head, wings, and front leg talons of an eagle, the king of the birds. The body, tail, and hind legs were those of the lion, the king of the beasts.
On the reverse of the 2017 ¼ oz British Gold Queen’s Beast Griffin Coin is a depiction of Edward III’s Griffin. Curiously enough, as most overlook, the Griffin of Edward III is a female griffin as the males in the species have no wings. The Griffin is featured with a shield that bears a crowned tower representing the tower in which Edward III was born.
The obverse of the British Gold Queen’s Beast Griffin Coins includes the right-profile portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Now Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, this fifth-generation portrait debuted from Jody Clark of the Royal Mint in 2015.
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