100 Pounds - Elizabeth II Falcon of Plantagenets, 1 oz Fine Gold
| 发行方 | United Kingdom |
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| 年份 | 2019 |
| 类型 | Non-circulating coin |
| 面值 | 100 Pounds |
| 货币 | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| 材质 | Gold (.999) |
| 重量 | 31.21 g |
| 直径 | 32.69 mm |
| 厚度 | |
| 形状 | Round |
| 制作工艺 | Milled |
| 方向 | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| 雕刻师 | Jody Clark |
| 流通至 | |
| 参考资料 | Sp#QBBGC7 |
| 正面描述 | Fifth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around. |
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| 正面文字 | Latin |
| 正面铭文 |
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) |
| 背面描述 | A falcon clutching the personal badge of Edward IV depicting a smaller white falcon gripping an open fetterlock in its talons. |
| 背面文字 | Latin |
| 背面铭文 | FALCON OF THE PLANTAGENETS · 1oz · FINE GOLD· 999.9· 2020 JC |
| 边缘 | Reeded |
| 铸币厂 | |
| 铸造量 |
2019 - Bullion - |
| Numisquare 编号 | 1246642530 |
| 附加信息 |
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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.