2024 Beowulf & Grendal Myths & Legends 1oz Silver Bullion Coin

The 2024 Beowulf & Grendal Myths & Legends 1oz Silver Bullion Coin comes in an individual protective Coin capsule

DISCLAIMER ABOUT THIS COIN

The quality of this coin is not great, so buy these with the knowledge they will have a weird bad finish etc etc.

Invest in a legend of British folklore as the epic poem Beowulf inspires a new series of coins in our collection dedicated to British myths and legends. The titular character Beowulf and his enemy Grendel feature upon the first coin in a set of three new coin designs.

Believed by scholars to have originated between the eighth and the eleventh centuries, the poem Beowulf is the longest surviving poem in Old English. Aspects of Christian allegory can also be found in the poem, with the titular character Beowulf representing the fight of good over evil, and the first villain of the tale, Grendel, said to have been descended from the biblical Cain, the first murderer.

The reverse: design by David Lawrence features both Beowulf and his first enemy Grendel, in epic battle. Struck in 999 fine silver, each coin is finished to The Royal Mint’s bullion standard; it is also available as a one ounce gold edition.

The obverse: of the coin displays the first definitive portrait of King Charles III, which shows his bare (uncrowned) head facing left, Below the neck truncation in tiny letters, the artist’s initials MJ (for Martin Jennings), Around, the monarch’s legend followed by the face value and date of issue: CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 2 POUNDS · 2023 ·. Translated from Latin, the legend means: Charles the Third, by the Grace of God, King, Defender of the Faith.

2024 Beowulf & Grendal Myths & Legends 1oz Silver Bullion Coin

Manufacturer: Royal Mint
Dimensions: 38.6 mm x 2.3mm
Weight (grams): 31.1
Fineness: 999

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Each 1 ounce bullion coin will be delivered in an individual coin or the original Mint Tube.
• Prices are all inclusive, discounts for multiple item purchases are automatically applied at the cart stage of your transaction
• If you have any questions you can ring me on Tel: 0191 2099300 or email me at martin@silvertrader.uk