“The Faerie Queene” by Edmund Spenser, a literary gem from the late 16th century, inspired The Royal Mints Chief Engraver in the 19th century to create a captivating coin design paying homage to Queen Victoria. Now, dive into history with the 2024 10 oz Una and the Lion Silver Bars, available at BGASC.

Highlights:

• Arrives securely sealed in plastic!
• Features the iconic Una and the Lion design!
• Limited mintage of only 1,839 bars!
• Contains 10 Troy ounces of .999 pure silver.
• The obverse features an image of Una and the Lion.
• On the reverse are a classic Latin phrase and the hallmarks of the bar.

Each 2024 10 oz Una and the Lion Silver Bar is meticulously sealed in plastic, ensuring its pristine condition for years to come. With a limited mintage of just 1,839 bars, this release commemorates the debut of the Una and the Lion gold coin by The Royal Mint in 1839, celebrating Queen Victoria’s coronation in 1837.

Obverse

The obverse of these 2024 Una and the Lion Silver Bars showcases the enchanting image of Una and the Lion. Una, portrayed in left-profile relief, gently embraces the lion, symbolizing strength and virtue, while the majestic lion stands as her guardian.

Reverse

Flip the10 oz Una and the Lion Silver Bar over, and you’ll find the hallmark symbols alongside the Latin inscription “DIRIGIT DEUS GRESSUS MEOS,” translating to “MAY GOD DIRECT MY STEPS,” as originally engraved by Wyon on the 1839 coin.

History

“The Faerie Queene” leads readers through a fantastical realm where noble knights embody various virtues in their quests, portraying timeless themes of chivalry and the eternal struggle between good and evil. Spenser’s use of the Spenserian stanza, a nine-line verse form with a rhyme scheme of ababbcbcc, is one of the poem’s most notable stylistic features. This intricate stanzaic form, along with Spenser’s rich language and imagery, influenced later poets such as John Milton and Alexander Pope.

Ordering

For any inquiries about acquiring these remarkable silver bars, our dedicated team at BGASC is here to assist you. Feel free to contact us at 888-992-4272 or connect through our user-friendly web chat or email services.