The Queen’s Beasts heraldic statues representing the genealogy of Queen Elizabeth II stood in front of the temporary western annexe to Westminster Abbey for the Queen’s coronation in 1953. Each of The Queen’s Beasts consists of an heraldic beast supporting a shield bearing a badge or arms of a family associated with the ancestry of Queen Elizabeth II. They were commissioned by the British Ministry of Works from sculptor James Woodford. The statues were uncoloured except for their shields at the coronation. They are now on display in the Canadian Museum of History. There are other statues of the Queen’s Beasts, sometimes referred to as the King’s Beasts, at Hampton Court Palace and Kew Gardens in London, and on the roof of St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle. 

The White Lion of Mortimer descends to the Queen through King Edward IV. The shield shows a white rose encircled by a golden sun, known heraldically as a “white rose en soleil” which is really a combination of two distinct badges. Both of these appear on the Great Seals of King Edward IVand King Richard III, and were used by the Queen’s father, King George VI, when he was Duke of York. Unlike the Lion of England, this beast is uncrowned.

The obverse of the coin depicts the crowned old head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Royal Diamond Diadem crown worn for her Coronation (her effigy known as the “Fifth Portrait”).

In small letters below the head, the artist’s initials J.C (for Jody Clark).

The obverse has a textured background (“guilloché” geometric pattern).

Running continuously around the effigy is the monarch’s legend: ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 100 POUNDS ·. Translated from Latin: Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith, followed by the value and denomination in English.

The reverse features a dynamic depiction of the rampant (standing) White Lion of Mortimer, facing right. It holds a shield with a badge combining the emblems of a white rose and the sun.

Around left in the outer rim (on plain background), the inscription WHITE LION OF MORTIMER. Around right, the metal content and date of issue · 1 oz · FINE GOLD · 999.9 · 2020 (one ounce of 99.99% gold).

The artist’s initials JC (for Jody Clark) are in the lower right field next to the shield.

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Equestrian effigy (riding a horse, to left) of Queen Elizabeth II within (and partly breaking out of) a beaded circle. All around, the monarch’s legend ELIZABETH · II DG · REG FD·. Translated from Latin: Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.

Below, separated from the legend by two floral sprigs, the date 1977.

Within a circle at centre, the Ampulla (having a figure of a bird with open wings) and the Anointing Spoon – objects used during the Coronation ceremony; this is encircled by a floral border to the edge of the coin; above the circle, the Royal Crown.

There are no inscriptions.

This crown coin was issued to mark the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II – the 25 Anniversary of her accession to the thrones of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms.

Both sides (the reverse and the Queen’s portrait on the obverse) were designed by Arnold Machin.

At the time of decimalisation in 1971, the United Kingdom Crown coin (equal to 5 shillings) was redenominated as a 25p coin and pieces struck prior to 1990 – all the way back to 1818 – continue to be legal tender for that amount.

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NGC Graded PF69 Ultra Cameo

3.99 grams x 22 carat gold

The obverse of the coin shows the crowned bust of Queen Elizabeth II, facing right (her effigy known as the “Third Portrait”). The Queen is wearing the royal diadem which she wears on her way to and from the State Opening of Parliament, a pearl necklace and earrings.

Incuse in tiny letters on the neck truncation, the designer’s initials RDM (for Raphael David Maklouf).

Around, the monarch’s legend: ELIZABETH · II · DEI · GRA · REG · F · D. Translated from Latin: Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.

The reverse depicts, within a beaded border, an illustration of the legend of St George as the slayer of the dragon.

St George is on horseback, advancing to right, wearing a helmet and chlamys (cape, or cloak) fastened in front by a fibula, and holding a sword. His left hand clutches the rein of the horse’s bridle, and he does not wear armour, other than on his lower legs and feet, with his toes bare. The saint’s horse appears to be half attacking, half shrinking from the dragon, which lies wounded by George’s spear and in the throes of death. The point of a spear is broken off in the dragon’s side; the shaft lays on the ground behind the horse.

In exergue, the date: 1993

Below the exergue line at right are the artist’s initials B.P. (for Benedetto Pistrucci).

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1 Oz. x 999.9 Fine Gold

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Complete with Original boxes, certificate and booklet.

Maximum Coin Mintage: 56

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39.94 Grams Of 22 Carat Gold.

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Bare head of King Edward VII facing right; below in small letters De S. (for G.W. De Saulles, Mint Engraver); around, EDWARDVS VII DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF: IND: IMP:

St George on horseback advancing to the right wearing a helmet and cape and brandishing a sword, attacking a fallen dragon with broken lance in its side; in small letters at right below the exergue line B.P. (initials of the designer, Benedetto Pistrucci); in exergue, 1905.

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Bare head of King Edward VII facing right; below in small letters De S. (for G.W. De Saulles, Mint Engraver); around, EDWARDVS VII DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF: IND: IMP:

St George on horseback advancing to the right wearing a helmet and cape and brandishing a sword, attacking a fallen dragon with broken lance in its side; in small letters at right below the exergue line B.P. (initials of the designer, Benedetto Pistrucci); in exergue, 1908.

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Head of King George V facing left; on neck truncation, the artist’s initials B.M (for Bertram Mackennal); around, GEORGIVS V D.G. BRITT: OMN: REX F.D. IND: IMP:

St George on horseback holding short sword and wearing a helmet, cape and boots, the horse rearing over dragon whose side is pierced by a broken lance, the haft of the lance is on the ground behind the horse; the date, 1912 and artist’s initials B.P. in exergue; the mint mark (if any) in ground line above middle of date.

Total Gold content (Troy oz): 0.235

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Head of King George V facing left; on neck truncation, the artist’s initials B.M (for Bertram Mackennal); around, GEORGIVS V D.G. BRITT: OMN: REX F.D. IND: IMP:

St George on horseback holding short sword and wearing a helmet, cape and boots, the horse rearing over dragon whose side is pierced by a broken lance, the haft of the lance is on the ground behind the horse; the date, 1913 and artist’s initials B.P. in exergue; the mint mark (if any) in ground line above middle of date.

Total Gold content (Troy oz): 0.235

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