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🇬🇧 Queen’s Beasts White Lion of Mortimer 2021 – 10 oz Silver Coin – Heraldic Lion of English History
The Queen’s Beasts White Lion of Mortimer 2021 – 10 oz silver coin belongs to the well-known Queen’s Beasts series, which depicts the heraldic animals of the British monarchy. The series draws inspiration from the stone heraldic statues placed before Westminster Abbey during the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. Each coin in the series focuses on one of these historic symbols and combines classical heraldry with modern minting craftsmanship. In this issue, the White Lion of Mortimer takes center stage, a significant heraldic creature in English noble history.
The obverse features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The monarch’s profile is rendered in clear and calm lines, following the traditional style of British coin portraits. Surrounding inscriptions include the name of the Queen, the issuing country United Kingdom, the face value, and the year of issue 2021. The restrained design of the surface allows the portrait to stand out clearly, creating a harmonious balance between image and text.
The reverse displays the White Lion of Mortimer, a heraldic lion with pale fur and a powerful stance. The animal stands upright behind a shield, holding it with both forepaws. The lion appears alert and dignified, with its mane finely modeled and its muscular body structure giving the motif pronounced sculptural depth. The shield shows a heraldic design featuring a rose and additional ornamental elements, referencing historic coats of arms associated with English noble families.
The depiction appears both powerful and clearly structured. Light and shadow move across the relief surface, making the engraved details particularly visible. The lines of the mane, the texture of the fur, and the ornamental details of the shield are precisely executed. This creates a vivid image while maintaining the calm composition of the coin.
Along the rim of the design side appear the inscriptions WHITE LION OF MORTIMER together with the specifications 10 ounces of silver and 999.9 fine silver. These details are harmoniously integrated into the design, remaining unobtrusive within the overall composition.
The 10 oz denomination provides a generous surface area, allowing the heraldic motif to appear particularly impressive. The bright silver gives the coin a clear luster, while the precise engraving highlights the details of the lion and shield. The rim of the coin forms a clean frame, reinforcing the balanced design.
The White Lion of Mortimer is a historic heraldic creature associated with the English Mortimer family. In heraldry, the lion symbolizes courage, strength, and royal dignity.
The Queen’s Beasts White Lion of Mortimer 2021 – 10 oz silver coin combines this heraldic tradition with modern coin minting. It presents the white lion as a powerful symbol of English history—struck in silver and designed with clarity, precision, and timeless elegance.
| Metal | Silver |
| Form | Silver Coin |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Issuer | Royal Mint |
| Manufacturer | Royal Mint |
| Series | Queen's Beasts |
| Purity | 999.9/1000 |
| Fineweight | 311.00 gram |
| Gross Weight | 311.00 gram |
| Denomination (oz) | 10 oz |
| Year of issue | 2021 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Circulated |
| Face value | 10 Pounds |
| Thickness | 6.00 mm |
| Diameter | 89.15 mm |
| Packaging | in Capsule |
| Large Packaging 2 | 15 per Box |