In 1847, coin designer William Wyon and artist William Dyce collaborated to produce one of the most famous coins in history. Known as The Gothic Crown, the coin was produced as a celebration of Queen Victoria’s tenth year upon the throne. The coin featured both a new portrait of the Queen and a beautiful cruciform design on the reverse. In honor of this splendid historical specimen, East India Company is releasing a brand-new recreation of the Gothic Crown coin. Now, 2022 2 oz Proof Gold St. Helena Gothic Crown Coins are available to you for purchase online from Silver.com.
Coin Highlights:
- Coins ship to you in a display case and include a Certificate of Authenticity!
- Brand-new proof coin in the Masterpiece Collection!
- Mintage limited to 125 coins only!
- Includes an information booklet.
- Consists of 2 Troy oz of .9999 fine gold.
- Issued a face value of Five Pounds from the St. Helena government.
- The obverse shows Queen Elizabeth II.
- On the reverse side is The Gothic Crown design.
William Wyon is one of the most renowned designers to have ever lived, in part because of his Young Head portrait of Queen Victoria. His greatest achievement though may have been the Gothic Crown coin he created in collaboration with Scottish artist William Dyce. Commissioned by the Queen, this coin depicted a new portrait by Wyon and a beautiful cruciform image designed by Dyce. This ornate, highly detailed artwork came at the pinnacle of the neo-Gothic movement and was no doubt inspired by the extravagant decorative trends of the era.
Queen Elizabeth II is depicted on the obverse side of 2022 Gold St. Helena Gothic Crown Coins. Her Majesty is shown facing right with the Royal Diamond Diadem crown she wore for her coronation. This portrait comes from Royal Mint designer Jody Clark. At 33, he was the youngest designer to have a portrait selected for British coinage. Along the rim are the words Elizabeth II, D G Regina F D, St. Helena, Five Pounds.
The famous cruciform shield design is featured on the reverse of 2022 2 oz Proof Gold St. Helena Gothic Crown Coins. Each shield is inspired by the Royal coat of arms with the original emblems featured on each one. In the center of the coin is the Order of the Garter arms, and the backdrop consists of the national flowers of Britain. Inscriptions in Latin are seen along the coin’s edges.
All 2022 St. Helena Gothic Crown Coins arrive in a beautiful presentation case and include a Certificate of Authenticity. Also included is a booklet with information about this historical specimen.
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