2023-1 oz British Silver King Arthur Coin by the Royal Mint Brilliant Uncirculated with Certificate of Authenticity £2 Seller BU

Produced by The Royal Mint as part of the collection dedicated to myths and legends, the 2023 1 oz silver King Arthur bullion coin is offered to you in Brilliant Uncirculated condition and with a certificate of authenticity. With a face value of 2 British pounds, the piece is a legal tender in the United Kingdom backed by the English Government.

About the series: As the mint states, the fabled king graces the first coin of the new series, with Merlin and Morgan le Fay planned to feature on the second and third coins respectively. The legend of King Arthur first appeared in the Welsh medieval chronicles of the ninth and tenth centuries and remains one of the most iconic figures within British mythology. The legend has evolved over the ages, with various narrative strands offering depictions of Arthur that range from a fierce warrior defending Britain against Saxon invaders to the noble leader of the Knights of the Round Table, which embodies the values of a chivalric society.

About the coin:

• The obverse (front side) features Jody Clarke’s right facing profile of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Royal Diadem crown along with the 2 pounds denomination, and the inscriptions: DG REG FD (acronym definition: by the grace of God Queen and defender of the Faith).
• The reverse depicts a creation from experienced illustrator David Lawrence featuring King Arthur at its center as he sits astride a horse and grasps Excalibur, his legendary sword. Camelot Castle, home to the Knight of the Round Table and their noble leader, can be seen in the background. Struck in 999 fine silver, each coin is finished to The Royal Mint’s bullion standard, and the coin is also available as a one ounce gold edition.

A wonderful addition to your international bullion collection.