2008 Gold Proof £100 Britannia (One Ounce Coin) NGC Graded PF70 Ultra Cameo.

34.05 grams of 22 Carat Gold.

Mintage: 1250

Variety: Proof

The coins of the Britannia range in 2008 bear a new reverse design, this time by artist John Bergdahl, featuring Britannia on the beach, with her robes morphing into a giant waves, and a lighthouse in the background reminiscent of British pre-decimal designs.

The Royal Mint says:
"A new standing portrait of Britannia has been created for the coins of 2008 and is the work of John Bergdahl who wanted to convey a sense of Britannia being at one with the wind and sea and to make her seem elemental. He also wanted to incorporate traditional motifs, like the lighthouse, which have long been associated with Britannia in coin designs. Britannia here is shown to be maiden-like and innocent while at the same time being a warrior princess."

The composition of the coin is 91.77% gold alloyed with 8.23% silver. The coin was issued as "bullion" (in Brilliant Uncirculated grade) and in Proof FDC grade in mint sets.

The Reverese:  At centre, the standing figure of Britannia facing right, holding a trident in her right hand and with a shield at her left side, decorated with the cross of the Union Jack with "heraldic stripes" indicating its colours. She wears a crested Corinthian helmet, pushed back to reveal her face. The fold of her dress transform into a wave. There is a lighthouse to the right.

Around above left, the inscription BRITANNIA, and the date 2008 above right. Around below, · ONE OUNCE FINE GOLD ·.

The artist's initials JB (for John Bergdahl) are incuse in the rocks under the lighthouse.

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