Myths and Legends "Robin Hood" 10 oz Silver Coin 2023 margin scheme
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The Myths and Legends Robin Hood 10 oz Silver Coin, released in 2023 by the British Royal Mint, is a commemorative coin featuring the legendary figure of Robin Hood, a popular character in English folklore. Robin Hood is known for his archery skills and his penchant for robbing from the rich to give to the poor and is often depicted as living in Sherwood Forest with his band of Merry Men.
The Robin Hood 10oz Silver Coin 2023 is a beautiful addition to the Myths and Legends bullion coin collection and features Robin Hood on the reverse, standing on the branch of a tree, bow in hand, poised to shoot an arrow. The expression on his face, the creases in his clothes and the bark of the tree are stunning examples of the skill that went into crafting this low relief sculpture. The intricately detailed image, by Jody Clark, spills over into the bottom of the coin's legend giving it a more lifelike appearance. The remaining legend displays the inscription ‘ROBIN HOOD ᐧ 10OZ ᐧ FINE SILVER ᐧ 999.9 ᐧ 2023’.
The obverse, also by Jody Clark, features the fifth and final effigy of Queen Elizabeth II from the Royal Mint. The queen is depicted wearing the George IV State Diadem Crown and the surrounding legend reads, ‘ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 10 POUNDS ·’.
The Myths and Legends Robin Hood 10 oz Silver Coin 2023 contains 10 troy ounces of fine silver with a purity of 999.9/1000 and has a metric weight of 311.00 grams. It measures 89.15 mm in diameter. The face value of the coin is 10 pounds sterling and it is recognised as legal tender in the United Kingdom.
This coin, together with the whole Myths and Legends collection from the Royal Mint, showcases the exquisite artistry involved in the production of their bullion on offer. The Myths and Legends Robin Hood 10 oz Silver Coin has great appeal as potential for investment and offers collectors and fans of folklore a tangible way to celebrate the enduring legacy of one of England's most beloved legendary figures.
| Metal | Silver |
| Form | Silver Coin |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Issuer | Royal Mint |
| Manufacturer | Royal Mint |
| Purity | 999.9/1000 |
| Fineweight | 311.00 gram |
| Gross Weight | 311.00 gram |
| Denomination (oz) | 10 oz |
| Year of issue | 2023 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Uncirculated |
| Face value | 10 Pounds |
| Diameter | 89.15 mm |
| Packaging | in Capsule |
| Large Packaging 2 | 15 per Box |