2022 2 oz Proof St. Helena Gold Gothic Crown Portrait Coin (Box + CoA)
2022 2 oz Proof St. Helena Gold Gothic Crown Portrait Coin (Box + CoA) When ranking the greatest works of engraver William Wyon, the Gothic Crown almost always sits near the top of the list. In fact, some even consider this famed 1847 design to be Wyon’s masterpiece. As such, it is a privilege for collectors to now have the chance own a beautifully remastered version of the Gothic Crown portrait that forever cemented Wyon’s name in the history books. Right now, 2022 2 oz Proof St. Helena Gold Gothic Crown Portrait Coins are available to purchase online from West Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
- Includes a display box with a Certificate of Authenticity!
- Brand-new coin in honor of the Gothic Crown portrait!
- Limited mintage of only 100 pieces worldwide!
- Contains 2 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold.
- The face value of 5 Pounds is fully backed by St. Helena.
- A Queen Elizabeth II portrait is found on the obverse.
- A replication of the Gothic Crown portrait features in the reverse design.
- Proof strike.
William Wyon and Queen Victoria had both a working relationship and a strong friendship thanks to his numerous portraits of her. She sat for her him when she was a Princess at just 13 years of age, and then again for her 18th birthday. Thus, when it came time to create a new design for her 10th anniversary as Queen, Victoria knew just who to call for the job. Wyon used his classic Young Head portrait of Victoria from 1838 as a template and then added numerous neo-Gothic flourishes. The result was a radical departure from his previous neo-classical concerns that nonetheless received unanimous praise from critics and the Queen herself.
When you order 2022 St. Helena Gold Gothic Crown Portrait Coins in this online West Bullion listing, you will receive a genuine .9999 gold specimen with proof visuals. These coins were struck with specially polished dies multiple times to receive their incredible mirrored quality. Included with each purchase is an elegant presentation box and a Certificate of Authenticity from The East India Company.
On the obverse side of 2022 Proof Gold Gothic Crown Portrait Coins, there is a Queen Elizabeth portrait. Produced by Jody Clark in 2015 for the Royal Mint, this effigy showcases the Queen in right-profile relief wearing the George IV State Diadem. There are also inscriptions reading Elizabeth II, D G Regina F D, St. Helena, 2022, 5 Pounds.
The reverse of 2022 2 oz Proof St. Helena Gothic Crown Portrait Coins contains a replication of the original Gothic Crown portrait. Here we see Queen Victoria facing left and wearing the St. Edward’s crown. Blackletter inscriptions across the edge read Victoria dei gratia britannia reg f d.
When ranking the greatest works of engraver William Wyon, the Gothic Crown almost always sits near the top of the list. In fact, some even consider this famed 1847 design to be Wyon’s masterpiece. As such, it is a privilege for collectors to now have the chance own a beautifully remastered version of the Gothic Crown portrait that forever cemented Wyon’s name in the history books. Right now, 2022 2 oz Proof St. Helena Gold Gothic Crown Portrait Coins are available to purchase online from West Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
- Includes a display box with a Certificate of Authenticity!
- Brand-new coin in honor of the Gothic Crown portrait!
- Limited mintage of only 100 pieces worldwide!
- Contains 2 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold.
- The face value of 5 Pounds is fully backed by St. Helena.
- A Queen Elizabeth II portrait is found on the obverse.
- A replication of the Gothic Crown portrait features in the reverse design.
- Proof strike.
William Wyon and Queen Victoria had both a working relationship and a strong friendship thanks to his numerous portraits of her. She sat for her him when she was a Princess at just 13 years of age, and then again for her 18th birthday. Thus, when it came time to create a new design for her 10th anniversary as Queen, Victoria knew just who to call for the job. Wyon used his classic Young Head portrait of Victoria from 1838 as a template and then added numerous neo-Gothic flourishes. The result was a radical departure from his previous neo-classical concerns that nonetheless received unanimous praise from critics and the Queen herself.
When you order 2022 St. Helena Gold Gothic Crown Portrait Coins in this online West Bullion listing, you will receive a genuine .9999 gold specimen with proof visuals. These coins were struck with specially polished dies multiple times to receive their incredible mirrored quality. Included with each purchase is an elegant presentation box and a Certificate of Authenticity from The East India Company.
On the obverse side of 2022 Proof Gold Gothic Crown Portrait Coins, there is a Queen Elizabeth portrait. Produced by Jody Clark in 2015 for the Royal Mint, this effigy showcases the Queen in right-profile relief wearing the George IV State Diadem. There are also inscriptions reading Elizabeth II, D G Regina F D, St. Helena, 2022, 5 Pounds.
The reverse of 2022 2 oz Proof St. Helena Gothic Crown Portrait Coins contains a replication of the original Gothic Crown portrait. Here we see Queen Victoria facing left and wearing the St. Edward’s crown. Blackletter inscriptions across the edge read Victoria dei gratia britannia reg f d.
