Ceylon / Sri Lanka
Assam, India
Japan
Taiwan
Nepal
China
Kenya
Egypt
South Africa
Specification
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Alloy
Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
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Denomination
£1
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Weight
1oz
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Authority
St Helena
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Diameter
38.61mm
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Edge
Milled
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Issue limit
1000
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Total Mintage
5000
BEHIND THE CRAFT
Behind the Craft - Faerie Queene Redcrosse
First published in 1590, The Faerie Queene is a classic work of medieval English literature.
At over 36,000 lines long, its six books contain one of the longest poems in the English language, believed to be an allegory for the life of Queen Elizabeth I.
Our series starts at the beginning, with Queen Gloriana, the Queene of Faerieland, hosting ‘The Feast of 12 Days’.
Spencer describes how on each of these 12 days, The Faerie Queene will listen to appeals for help from her subjects who find themselves in trouble, and on each day she will select a worthy quest and assign it to one of her bravest knights.
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Book One tells the story of The Redcrosse Knight and the quest he is given by Queen Gloriana; to rescue the Lady Una’s parents from the captivity of an evil dragon.
Through the various trials and tribulations of his quest, he transitions from a young peasant boy to the brave and embattled Redcrosse Knight, an allegory for the life of St George, the patron saint of England. |
• Strictly limited to just 1000 coins worldwide • One ounce fine silver • Exclusive new design by the celebrated artist Joel Iskowitz • Struck to BU quality • Individually numbered collectable presentation card |
Product Detail
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Book One tells the story of The Redcrosse Knight and the quest he is given by Queen Gloriana; to rescue the Lady Una’s parents from the captivity of an evil dragon.
Through the various trials and tribulations of his quest, he transitions from a young peasant boy to the brave and embattled Redcrosse Knight, an allegory for the life of St George, the patron saint of England. |
• Strictly limited to just 1000 coins worldwide • One ounce fine silver • Exclusive new design by the celebrated artist Joel Iskowitz • Struck to BU quality • Individually numbered collectable presentation card |
Stories
Story of the Faerie Queene
First published in 1590, Edmund Spenser’s epic poem The Faerie Queene is a classic work of medieval English literature.
At over 36,000 lines long, its six books contain one of the longest poems in the English language, believed to be an allegory for the life of Queen Elizabeth I.
The story begins with a beautiful princess called Una arriving at the court of Queen Gloriana.
Una is carrying a suit of armour upon which is painted a red cross, and is seeking the help of a brave knight to rescue her parents from a wicked dragon.
At over 36,000 lines long, its six books contain one of the longest poems in the English language, believed to be an allegory for the life of Queen Elizabeth I.
The story begins with a beautiful princess called Una arriving at the court of Queen Gloriana.
Una is carrying a suit of armour upon which is painted a red cross, and is seeking the help of a brave knight to rescue her parents from a wicked dragon.
A young peasant boy, keen to prove his worth, volunteers for the task.
Una tells the boy that he can try on the armour she carries and, if it fits, she will grant him his wish.
Sure enough, it fits him as if it were tailor made. Because of the armour’s distinctive design, Queen Gloriana dubs him ’The Redcrosse Knight’ and Spenser’s epic story begins.
Redcrosse and Una set off to face the dragon, a legendary moment captured in elegant detail on this first coin in our new series.
Una tells the boy that he can try on the armour she carries and, if it fits, she will grant him his wish.
Sure enough, it fits him as if it were tailor made. Because of the armour’s distinctive design, Queen Gloriana dubs him ’The Redcrosse Knight’ and Spenser’s epic story begins.
Redcrosse and Una set off to face the dragon, a legendary moment captured in elegant detail on this first coin in our new series.
The first meeting of Una and Redcrosse is beautifully captured in this exclusive design by Joel Iskowitz, available now as a range of limited edition matt finish BU quality coins
Our First BU Silver Coin in Our Epic New Series; The Faerie Queene available with a Product Issue Limit of 1000 coins. Total Mintage 5000.
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FAQ
What is the difference between maximum mintage and issue limit?
Maximum mintage is the total number of individuals coins which will be struck, this includes coins presented is sets. The Issue limit refers to the number of coins which will be sold in the specific presentation.
What if the maximum mintage and issue limit is the same?
This means the coin will only be available in the presentation shown and will not be issued in any other way.
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