2023 Una & Lion Faerie Queene 2oz Silver Proof Coin with Selective Gold Plate
$436.00
3 in stock
Description
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Book One tells the story of The Redcrosse Knight and the quest he is given by Queen Gloriana, the Queene of Faerie Land; to rescue the Lady Una’s parents from the captivity of an evil dragon. Redcrosse and Una set out on their journey together but soon became separated when a sorcerer’s spell bewitched Redcrosse and he left Una behind, all alone.
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• The second coin in our Faerie Queene series
• Limited edition of just 500 coins worldwide • Two ounces of sparkling 0.999 fine silver • Selectively plated with 24 carat gold • Impressive 45mm diameter • Exclusive new design by the celebrated artist Joel Iskowitz • Struck to our finest Proof quality • Presented in a luxury display case with certificate of authenticity |
Story of the Faerie Queene
Bereft and quite alone, Una took shelter in shaded woodland, out of sight of anyone who might be passing.
Her peace was shattered when a mighty lion saw the defenceless princess and lept at her with hungry rage. But as he got closer to Una he became calmed by her beauty and innocence, and instead of attacking her he kissed her weary feet and licked her hands to soothe her.
As Una rose to continue her quest the lion would not leave her side, striding proudly alongside her as her faithful guardian and protector.
However, they soon encountered the knight Sansloy on a quest for vengeance for the death of his friend at the hands of Redcrosse. Sansoy attacked and the lion leapt to Una’s defense, but he was no match for a knight as skilled and powerful as Sansloy, who thrust his sword into the lion’s heart. With one final deafening roar, the lion died, and Una was alone once more.
“Still when she slept, he kept both watch and ward,
And when she wakt, he waited diligent,
With humble service to her will prepard:”
And when she wakt, he waited diligent,
With humble service to her will prepard:”
