One of the most famous figures from the folklore surrounding Robin Hood is his second-in-command, Little John. The ironically named figure was actually a giant of a man with a towering, muscular 7-foot frame. Fiercely loyal to Robin, he was by his side through thick and thin. Right now, 2022 1 oz Gold British Little John Coins are available to purchase online from Silver.com.
Coin Highlights:
- Ships to you in protective plastic flips, acrylic tubes of 10 coins, or Monster Boxes of 100 coins!
- Third release in the Gold Myths and Legends Series!
- Designed by Jody Clark!
- Consists of One Troy ounce of .9999 fine gold in BU condition.
- Bears a face value of 100 Pound sterling (GBP) backed by the government of Britain.
- On the obverse is a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
- The reverse side depicts the figure of Little John.
- Micro-dot texture in the background field on the reverse.
Each of the 2022 1 oz Gold British Little John Coins comes to you in Brilliant Uncirculated condition from the mint. These gold coins for sale are offered individually in protective plastic flips, by multiples of 10 in acrylic tubes, and by multiples of 100 gold coins in Monster Boxes. The box holds 10 separate tubes of 10 coins each.
Little John, alongside Much the Miller’s Son, is one of the two oldest figures referenced in the band of Merry Men. Little John is depicted with relative uniformity throughout most of the tales, ballads, and other references. Most depict him as a man of high intelligence, great strength, and keen skills in battle.
On the obverse of 2022 Gold British Little John Coins is an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. Britain’s longest-reigning monarch features here in right-profile relief at the age of 89 with the George IV State Diadem Crown on her head. This portrait of the Queen was created in 2015 by Jody Clark and debuted on coinage in2016.
The reverse side of the 2022 1 oz Gold Little John Coin comes with a towering image of Little John. In this design element, Little John is featured with a quarterstaff in hand as he stands amidst the trees of Sherwood Forest. In a move that captures the size of the man, Little John seemingly stands equal to the height and girth of some of the trees around him in the forest.
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