Lot 0127 - 2017 1oz Griffin of Edward III Gold Coin Queen's Beasts
Estimate: 
16,000 - 17,000
Highest Bid:
15,850
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Auction End: 8:40 pm 21 Jun 2026
10,000
Min Bid Increment: 50
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Key Features
Description:
This beautiful coin is the second of a series of ten that will feature the "Queen's Beasts" and features the Griffin of Edward III. The coin is fine Gold and weighs one ounce (31.1grams).
The Royal Mint issued an initial 5,000 coins, though the Queen's Beast series is officially of unlimited mintage until the end of the year of issue.
The Queen's Beasts are ten statues which stood guard for the Queen's Coronation, sculpted by James Woodford RA in 1953. The Queen's Beasts are still standing, but are currently housed at the Canadian Museum of History in Quebec, Canada. Stone replicas of the statues can be found at Kew Gardens.
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