Royal Mint (Gazette Proclamation) - The Lion and the Eagle

[westminstrel]

In gold, silver and BU.

For the obverse impression Our effigy with the inscription “· CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 1000 POUNDS ·” and the date of the year,

and for the reverse a depiction of a lion and an eagle surrounded by a laurel wreath with the inscription “THE LION AND THE EAGLE” and the date of the year. The coin shall have a grained edge.’’

https://www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/4396843

[westminstrel]

I’m pretty curious about this coin.

Does anyone know what heraldic device or emblem this might represent?

[Zhorro]

1 hour ago, westminstrel said:

I’m pretty curious about this coin.

Does anyone know what heraldic device or emblem this might represent?

Do you know if this is part of a series?  Or, what is it celebrating??  I presume all the varieties, gold, silver and BU, will not be denominated £1000.

[westminstrel]

16 minutes ago, Zhorro said:

Do you know if this is part of a series?  Or, what is it celebrating??  I presume all the varieties, gold, silver and BU, will not be denominated £1000.

No they have different denominations. I just copied one of the descriptions of the obverse.

I’m trying to figure out if this is a series or a one-off. The design of the lion and eagle surrounded by a laurel wreath seems like it could be a heraldic device, but my knowledge is limited, and a basic Google search does not bring up anything.

[Foster88]

@westminstrel could this be part of the Tudor Beasts series?

[James32]

18 minutes ago, Foster88 said:

@westminstrel could this be part of the Tudor Beasts series?

Thought it may have been the Griffin, but the fact the inscription says "the Lion and the Eagle " rules that out

[Sc391]

Maybe the coat of arms for some decendent of the new monarch?  Lots of nice examples out there but I’m not sure how they relate 

[foinikas]

Maybe Great Britain as the Lion and USA as the Eagle? 

[westminstrel]

8 hours ago, Foster88 said:

@westminstrel could this be part of the Tudor Beasts series?

Don’t think so because of what @James32 says.

 

4 hours ago, foinikas said:

Maybe Great Britain as the Lion and USA as the Eagle? 

That is a great deduction and a strong possibility. 😎

 

7 hours ago, Sc391 said:

Maybe the coat of arms for some decendent of the new monarch?  Lots of nice examples out there but I’m not sure how they relate 

That’s initially what I thought too, but @foinikas makes a good point. ☝🏽 

[westminstrel]

The only other thing I could think of is something related to CS Lewis. 🤔 

[Shell]

Might be worth a look.

[paulmerton]

This is coming out soon.

[westminstrel]

12 hours ago, paulmerton said:

This is coming out soon.

You cheeky cheeky fellow!!! Give us a hint preciousss! 😆

[AR03]

14 hours ago, paulmerton said:

This is coming out soon.

No, not another coin!! Just bought SOTD of 75th Birthday this week and a definitive set 2 weeks back.... Can't afford another coin, although it seems very interesting 

[westminstrel]

8 hours ago, AR03 said:

No, not another coin!! Just bought SOTD of 75th Birthday this week and a definitive set 2 weeks back.... Can't afford another coin, although it seems very interesting 

I intend buying the definitive set at some point, but right now I’m very intrigued about this Lion and Eagle coin. What does it relate to? Stand-alone release? US-UK collaboration? Part of some new series? So many questions in my mind.

[paulmerton]

1 hour ago, westminstrel said:

I intend buying the definitive set at some point, but right now I’m very intrigued about this Lion and Eagle coin. What does it relate to? Stand-alone release? US-UK collaboration? Part of some new series? So many questions in my mind.

You'll find out soon 😉

[SeverinDigsSovereigns]

Sounds like it came from some fantasy novel, but I can't think of one that features these two particular animals.

[westminstrel]

13 hours ago, paulmerton said:

You'll find out soon 😉

You amuse and annoy me in equal measure. 😆

(annoy in a good way).

[James32]

12 hours ago, SeverinDigsSovereigns said:

Sounds like it came from some fantasy novel, but I can't think of one that features these two particular animals.

The lion-the witch and the eagle? Great book.

[SeverinDigsSovereigns]

7 hours ago, James32 said:

The lion-the witch and the eagle? Great book.

Harry potter and the lion and the eagle. Fixed it for you

[Paul]

Is it not maybe something to do with that myths and legends c**p they've been churning out ? King Arthur etc  🤔

[Stuntman]

Looks like these are only being released as proof coins?  Pity, I'd be interested if bullion...

[westminstrel]

The loin and the eagle. 😋

[paulmerton]

I wonder if it will have been designed by the same chap who did the reverse on the original American Silver Eagles. He's surely had do find other things to do since 2022 🤣

[paulmerton]

Oh hello, what's this then?!

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