2 oz The Royal Tudor Beasts: The Bull of Clarence Silver Coin - 24h Shipping!

Description of the Silver Coin Tudor Beasts: Bull of Clarence 2 oz

The Royal Tudor Beasts - Black Bull of Clarence coin is the third bullion coin from the second series of The Royal Tudor Beasts. It depicts one of the ten heraldic royal beasts - the Bull of Clarence.

This series allows one to delve into the extremely fascinating history of Great Britain.

Appearance of the Silver Coin Queen's Tudor Beasts: Bull of Clarence 2 oz

The reverse of the coin shows one of the beasts of the Tudor Kingdom - the Bull of Clarence, along with the inscription THE BULL OF CLARENCE 2023. The reverse also includes information about the weight, purity of the metal, and the date of issue. The reverse design was created by David Lawrence.

The obverse features the effigy of King Charles III of Great Britain by Martin Jennings, along with the coin's denomination.

Historical Background

When Queen Elizabeth II was crowned in 1953, the entrances to Westminster Abbey were guarded by 10 beasts – statues created specifically for the occasion by James Woodford, inspired by the Beasts of King Henry VIII.

The 6-foot-tall beasts symbolized the heritage and history that Queen Elizabeth II inherited that day and from which the royal lineage derives.

The "Queen's Beasts" coin series commemorates this exceptional event and appreciates the magnificent artistic work full of symbols and meanings.

It is one of the most popular coin series in history and a must-have for every collection.

Each coin in this series depicts one of the ten beasts associated with the royal Tudor family, which for centuries have adorned castles and palaces, serving as elements of royal heraldry.

The Royal Tudor Beasts series was designed with collectors and investors in mind, combining artistic execution with historical significance. Each coin is made of the highest quality silver or gold and features extremely detailed designs. The obverses of the coins often depict the current monarch, while the reverses show various heraldic beasts, such as the Lion of England, the Unicorn of Scotland, the Tudor Dragon, or the Bull of Clarence. Each of these beasts has its unique meaning and history, linked to the legends and historical events of England.

Manufacturer

Royal Mint, or the British Royal Mint, is not only one of the oldest but also one of the largest issuers in the world. The mint's institution has been operating since the end of the 9th century, and its structural continuity continues to this day. Currently, one in seven coins worldwide comes from the Royal Mint, and it produces up to 5 billion numismatic items annually.

This esteemed institution is headquartered in the small Welsh town of Llantrisant. It is there that pounds are minted, as well as popular collector and bullion coins worldwide. Currently, the Royal Mint produces coins and medals for about 60 countries around the world.

The Royal Mint is known worldwide for its introduced innovations, use of the latest technologies, and raising the standards of coin production.

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