This silver 2 troy ounce (62.2 gram) Seymour Unicorn coin is the fourth issue of the Tudor Beasts series. This series is issued by The Royal Mint from Great Britain and inspired by the royal heritage of the country.
This silver collector's coin of 2 troy ounces pure silver is the fourth coin from the popular Tudor Beasts series from The Royal Mint. This silver coin is struck in the high silver content of as much as 99.99% pure silver and has a diameter of 38.61 mm.
The Tudor Beasts series is a popular series from The Royal Mint. After the success of The Queens Beasts, this series has also been well received by historians and lovers of the British monarchy. The Tudor Beasts are based on the ten stone beasts that outline the Moat Bridge at Hampton Court Palace. They symbolise the marriage of Henry VIII with his third wife Jane Seymour. The ten beasts are seen as majestic protectors.
The obverse shows a Seymour Unicorn, the symbol of purity and fertility facing the Lion of England at the front of the Moat Bridge at Hampton Court Place and is the main supporter of Jane Seymour. Around it are the inscriptions 2oz - the weight, FINE SILVER - the metal type, 999.9 - the grade, 2024 - the year of issue and SEYMOUR UNICORN - the name of the coin.
The reverse features the official coin portrait of King Charles III, designed by Martin Jennings. Around it are the inscriptions 5 POUNDS - the face value in the country of origin, CHARLES III - the name of the king and D. G. REX F. D. - the Latin abbreviation for "in God's grace, king."