The Lion Proof Coin Gem BU The Lion Proof Coin Gem BU Limited mintage of 1500 coins. Presented in a beautiful presentation case with a certificate of authenticity. Each coin contains 1 oz of .999 pure silver struck in a proof finish. The obverse features the first effigy of King Charles. The reverse features a new Una and the Lion design by Glyn Davies. Una was a character from a famous British poem, “The Faerie Queene.” In a scene from the poem, Una is shown pointing the way forward to a lion. Famed artist William Wyon designed the original Una and the Lion struck on the 1839 gold coin from the Royal Mint. 2023 is the 4th release of the series. The obverse is graced with an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. The reverse features a new design by engraver Glyn Davies, capturing the beauty of Una and the raw power of the lion. The 2023 St Helena Una The Lion It is proof struck in 1 oz of .9999 pure silver. With a mintage of only 1500 proofs, it would make a great addition to any coin collection. The 2023 Una The Lion coin arrives in a custom-fit capsule and is housed in East India’s signature clamshell display case. It also includes the certificate of authenticity and information booklet.
