Maid Marian Myths And Legends
£3,927.66
1oz Gold Coin
Year of Production 2022
Description
At The Royal Mint, tradition has long gone hand in hand with innovation. Our new bullion coin collection, inspired by myths and legends, explores enchanting stories that have been passed down through generations and are still celebrated today.
The collection first explores the story of Robin Hood, which began with the legend himself, and now focuses on his adventurous and quick-witted companion Maid Marian. Sometimes described as a woman of high stature but always a woman of the people, Maid Marian is said to have gathered valuable information that informed Robin Hood and his band of merry men in their adventures through Sherwood Forest. One more coin inspired by the tale will follow, featuring Robin Hood’s trusted companion Little John.
Maid Marian has been depicted in a design by Jody Clark standing watchful amongst the greenery of Sherwood Forest, stealthily observing through the trees with a bow and a quiver of arrows on her back, poised for action. Struck in 999.9 fine gold, each one ounce coin is finished to The Royal Mint’s bullion standard, and is also available as a one ounce silver edition.
The OBVERSE of the coin has Jody Clark’s Queen Elizabeth. Clark’s artwork has the queen as she was at 89 looking regal and stately wearing her crown and royal jewelry. This piece was commissioned by the Royal Mint in 2015. To the right of the queen is ‘ELIZABETH II’ and ‘100 Pounds’.is written to the left. Below the image are the initials ‘D.G. REG.F.D.’ which is Latin for “by the Grace of God’ and “defender of the faith’.
On the REVERSE is Maid Marian, Robin Hood’s companion. She is dressed for the woods in a tunic and seems to be wearing leather gloves. On her back is a bow and a quiver full of arrows. She seems to be looking intently to the right perhaps as a lookout. To the left of the image is ‘MAID MARIAN’. Top right of the coin is engraved ‘1 oz. FINE GOLD 999.9’ and ‘2022’.
Specifications
- Denomination: £100
- Alloy: 999.9 Fine Gold
- Diameter: 32.69mm
- Reverse Designer: Jody Clark
- Obverse Designer: Jody Clark
- Quality: Bullion
- Pure Metal Type: Gold
- Pure Metal Content: 1 Troy Oz
- Fineness: 999.9
- Packaging: Single Coin Capsule
- Additional Features: Micro-Dot Table Texture
Additional information
| Denomination | £100 |
|---|---|
| Grade | Proof |
| Weight | 1oz |
| Date | 2022 |
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