The Gothic Crown is an 1847 coin with a design that many consider to be an artistic triumph. The coin came about when Queen Victoria petitioned engraver William Wyon to design a new crown in honor of her 10th anniversary on the throne. With the help of artist William Dyce, Wyon created the Gothic Crown, whose stunning reverse design is now featured in the latest edition of the Royal Mint’s Great Engravers series. Right now, 2021 2 oz Proof Gold British Gothic Crown Quartered Arms Coins are available to purchase online at Silver.com.
Coin Highlights:
- Coins ship to you in a display case with a Certificate of Authenticity!
- Brand-new coin in the Great Engravers series!
- Mintage limited to 350 coins only!
- Arrives with an information booklet.
- Proof specimen.
- Consists of Two Troy ounces of .9999 fine gold.
- Issued a face value of 200 Pounds sterling (GBP) from the government of Britain.
- The obverse shows Queen Elizabeth II.
- On the reverse side is a remastered version of the Gothic Crown.
The Gothic Crown design is a truly remarkable work of art. While it was engraved by William Wyon, the detailed image itself is credited to Scottish artist William Dyce. At the time, the neo-Gothic movement was in full swing, with artists across many mediums crafting works in the tradition of the Medieval Gothic style. Dyce drew inspiration from this revival of the Gothic form and created the legendary cruciform image that has now been remastered for the Royal Mint’s Great Engravers series.
Queen Elizabeth II is featured on the obverse of 2021 2 oz Proof Gold Gothic Crown Quartered Arms Coins. This popular effigy by Jody Clark shows Her Majesty in right-profile relief wearing the George IV State Diadem. Along the edges are the hallmarks reading 200 Pounds, 2021, Elizabeth II, D G, REG, F D.
The Gothic Crown design is displayed on the reverse side of 2021 2 oz Proof Gold British Gothic Crown Quartered Arms Coins. This Gothic cruciform image includes Royal arms imagery on each quarter of the cross. In the background you will find a rose, thistle, shamrock, and daffodil, which represent the four flowers of the United Kingdom. In the coin’s middle is the Order of the Garter arms. The edge consists of ornate Latin lettering separated by four Royal crowns.
All 2021 2 oz Gold British Gothic Crown Quartered Arms Coins arrive to you inside a display box that includes a Certificate of Authenticity from the Royal Mint. For those interested in further information about the coin, an information booklet is included. These beautiful specimens are proof strikes, which means they will have mirror-like fields and frosted devices.
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