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Una and the Lion Propel Heritage World and Ancient Coin Auction to $9 Million
1839 British Proof “Una and the Lion” Five Pounds coin took top honors in
Heritage Auctions’May 6-7 World and Ancient Coins Platinum Night Auction. Overall nearly $9 million USD in rare world and ancient coins changed hands, with more than 3,200 bidders participating. All prices include a 20% Buyer’s Premium.
Likely the most celebrated type in British numismatics and
William Wyon’s undisputed masterpiece, the Una and the Lion 5 Pounds easily ranks as one of the most desirable rarities collectors can hope to acquire. Made exclusively for inclusion in
Three Graces silver and gold coins underscores the intense demand that exists for modern tributes to classic coin designs. The release of such coins needs to be handled very carefully with as level a playing field as possible since they often amount to the numismatic version of a winning lottery ticket with huge aftermarket potential much as did the November 5 launch of the
V75 American Gold Eagle.
In November 2019, the Royal Mint launched a new series of silver and gold collector coins called “
The Great Engravers”, which pays homage to the most famous numismatic motifs in British numismatic history and the engravers who created them with tribute coins made using the original dies combined with 21st-century coin minting technologies.