Ceylon / Sri Lanka
Assam, India
Japan
Taiwan
Nepal
China
Kenya
Egypt
South Africa
Specification
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Alloy
Fine Silver - 999Ag
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Denomination
£5
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Weight
5oz
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Authority
St Helena
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Diameter
65mm
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Edge
Milled
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Issue limit
500
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Total Mintage
500
BEHIND THE CRAFT
Behind the Craft - Faerie Queene 2024
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 East India Company Collections Ltd.’s precious metal coin collection sees Spenser’s tales of honour, chivalry, love and virtue reimagined by one of the world’s leading coin designers, Joel Iskowitz, whose series of coin designs captures the drama and heroism of Book One of Spenser’s epic.
Book One tells the story of The Redcrosse Knight and his quest to rescue the Lady Una’s parents from an evil dragon. As the pair approached the tower where her mother and father were held, the dragon reared high over their heads, its wings spread wide to block out the sun and its writhing vastness covered in tightly laced scales that seemed to offer no hope of wounding it.
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• The third coin in our exclusive Faerie Queene series
• Limited edition of just 500 coins worldwide • Five ounces of sparkling 999 fine silver • Impressive 65mm diameter • Illustrative new design by the celebrated artist Joel Iskowitz • Struck to our finest Proof quality • Presented in a luxury display case with certificate of authenticity |
Product Detail
Book One tells the story of The Redcrosse Knight and his quest to rescue the Lady Una’s parents from an evil dragon. As the pair approached the tower where her mother and father were held, the dragon reared high over their heads, its wings spread wide to block out the sun and its writhing vastness covered in tightly laced scales that seemed to offer no hope of wounding it.
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• The third coin in our exclusive Faerie Queene series
• Limited edition of just 500 coins worldwide • Five ounces of sparkling 999 fine silver • Impressive 65mm diameter • Illustrative new design by the celebrated artist Joel Iskowitz • Struck to our finest Proof quality • Presented in a luxury display case with certificate of authenticity |
Stories
Story of Redcrosse
Despite the dragon’s size and apparent invincibility Redcrosse wounded the beast who retaliated with a furious torrent of flame that sent the knight tumbling down a deep, dark well.
But luck was with Redcrosse. For this was no ordinary well, but the Well of Life. As he lay in its magical waters his wounds healed and he emerged ready to fight again. He struck a blow that opened a deep gash in the beast’s head, provoking such a rage that the dragon’s fire and smoke caused the land to fall into darkness.
But luck was with Redcrosse. For this was no ordinary well, but the Well of Life. As he lay in its magical waters his wounds healed and he emerged ready to fight again. He struck a blow that opened a deep gash in the beast’s head, provoking such a rage that the dragon’s fire and smoke caused the land to fall into darkness.
Redcrosse fell, burned and bloodied, at the foot of a tree laden with enchanted apples that restored his strength once more. He rose the next morning fully renewed, and as the monster attacked it opened its fierce jaws to emit a terrible roar, allowing Redcrosse to thrust his lance deep into the dragon’s mouth and pierce its skull.
With a deafening crash the dragon fell, its final breath vanishing into the air. Redcrosse stood exhausted but triumphant, with Una’s tearful thanks and prayers filling his ears.
With a deafening crash the dragon fell, its final breath vanishing into the air. Redcrosse stood exhausted but triumphant, with Una’s tearful thanks and prayers filling his ears.
This third coin in our popular Fairie Queene series captures the dramatic scene as Redcrosse prepares to land his decisive blow in a classical design by the celebrated coin and medal artist Joel Iskowitz.
This 5oz silver coin is presented in a bespoke display case with a Certificate of Authenticity. Its design reflects the illustrative storytelling of this period in history, every detail perfectly enhanced by our finest Proof quality finish.
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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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