100 Pounds - Elizabeth II Falcon of Plantagenets, 1 oz Fine Gold
| Emitent | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Rok | 2019 |
| Typ | Non-circulating coin |
| Nominał | 100 Pounds |
| Waluta | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Skład | Gold (.999) |
| Waga | 31.21 g |
| Średnica | 32.69 mm |
| Grubość | |
| Kształt | Round |
| Technika | Milled |
| Orientacja | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Rytownik(zy) | Jody Clark |
| W obiegu do | |
| Źródło(a) | Sp#QBBGC7 |
| Opis awersu | Fifth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around. |
|---|---|
| Pismo awersu | Latin |
| Legenda awersu |
ELIZABETH II·D·G·REG·F·D·100 POUNDS· J.C (Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith) |
| Opis rewersu | A falcon clutching the personal badge of Edward IV depicting a smaller white falcon gripping an open fetterlock in its talons. |
| Pismo rewersu | Latin |
| Legenda rewersu | FALCON OF THE PLANTAGENETS · 1oz · FINE GOLD· 999.9· 2020 JC |
| Krawędź | Reeded |
| Mennica | |
| Nakład |
2019 - Bullion - |
| ID Numisquare | 1246642530 |
| Dodatkowe informacje |
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Historical Context: Issued in 2019, this 100 Pounds gold coin commemorates Queen Elizabeth II's reign (1952-2022). Part of The Royal Mint's Queen's Beasts series, it symbolically links the monarch to her heraldic ancestry. The Falcon of the Plantagenets represents Edward IV and the House of York, highlighting the British monarchy's deep historical roots through emblematic beasts present at the 1953 coronation.
Artistry: The coin's design is by Royal Mint engraver Jody Clark, known for his modern, reverent heraldic interpretations. His stylistic school blends traditional heraldry with dynamic realism. The obverse features Clark's fifth definitive portrait of Elizabeth II. The reverse depicts the powerful Falcon of the Plantagenets, clutching a shield emblazoned with its badge—a falcon within a fetterlock. Intricate feathering and commanding posture exemplify Clark's detailed artistic approach.
Technical/Grading: Struck in .999 fine gold, this 31.21-gram coin typically exhibits superior strike quality. High-points on the obverse include the Queen's hair and crown. On the reverse, critical areas are the falcon's head, chest, and intricate details of its wings and the shield. Collectors should seek full, sharp strikes, particularly in the falcon's plumage and heraldic elements, ensuring excellent definition and lustrous fields consistent with brilliant uncirculated or proof-like production.