2022 Gold Proof £100 Britannia, One Ounce Coin. NGC Graded PF70 Ultra Cameo

1 Oz. x 999.9 Fine Gold

Maximum Coin Mintage = 150

Obverse Designer = Jody Clark

Reverse Designer = Dan Thorne

Britannia first appeared on coins struck in Roman times and was revived on circulating coins 350 years ago, during the reign of Charles II, when she appeared on the reverse of copper halfpennies and farthings. Since then, Britannia has been included on the coins of every British monarch and has come to represent hope and strength of character in challenging times. Dan Thorne’s design incorporates celebrated, traditional imagery, including the trident, shield and lion, whilst featuring a bold, modern background filled with sunrays and rising waves. Bringing optimism following challenging times, the Britannia 2022 UK Coin is an essential addition to any modern collection or investment portfolio.

KEY FEATURES

• A vibrant new Britannia for 2022.

• A bespoke design by Dan Thorne, a product designer at The Royal Mint, appears on the reverse of the coin.

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).

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 shows, within a dotted central circle, the standing figure of Britannia, the female personification of Great Britain, looking quarter left. She wears a crested Corinthian helmet, pushed back to reveal her face. In her right hand she holds a trident; in her left hand is a shield with the roaring face of a lion on it.

In the background, waves and the Union Jack (the flag of the United Kingdom).

Around above, the inscription · BRITANNIA ·; around below, the date of issue · 2022 ·.

Around left and right, the precious metal content: 1oz 999.9 FINE GOLD (one troy ounce of 99.99% gold). The face value is on the obverse.

The artist's initials DT (for Dan Thorne) are below left in the central circle.

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