Myths & Legends: Beowulf and The Dragon 1 oz Silver 2025
The Silver Coin Myths & Legends: Beowulf and Dragon 1 oz Silver 2025 features characters from the epic poem "Beowulf." Scholars believe the poem was composed between the 8th and 11th centuries and is the longest surviving work in Old English. The epic also incorporates elements of Christian allegory, with Beowulf symbolizing the battle between good and evil.
This coin is part of the new Myths & Legends series. It is struck from pure .999 fine silver, weighs one troy ounce, and has a diameter of 38.61 mm. Additionally, this remarkable piece was produced by The Royal Mint. The coin is backed by the British government, guaranteeing its legality, metal purity, and provenance, and it serves as legal tender in the issuing country.
The obverse depicts the likeness of King Charles III, along with the coin’s face value and year of minting, designed by Martin Jennings.
The reverse features Beowulf in combat with the Dragon. The reverse includes the year of minting and inscriptions "MYTHS AND LEGENDS" and "BEOWULF & THE DRAGON." The reverse was designed by David Lawrence.
