Gibraltar 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth and the Lion, 2021

1 Sovereign - Elizabeth and the Lion aus Gibraltar. Ausgegeben 2021. Geprägt in Gold (.916) (22ct). Durchmesser 22.05 mm, Gewicht 7.98 g.

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Right facing head of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around, date below (Elizabeth II by the Grace of God Queen of Gibraltar)

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The design depicts a crowned Queen Elizabeth, II effigy based on photography from her coronation in 1953, poised next to her protector and companion - the Lion. The concept for Elizabeth and the Lion was greatly inspired by the captivating story and history of Una and the Lion - originally struck as a five sovereign piece to mark the reign of Queen Victoria in 1837. The inscription featured, is also inspired by William Wyon's Una and the Lion. (God directs our steps)

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