1 oz Gold Coin - Heraldic Beasts - Lion - 2025
### Heraldic Beasts (2.) - Lion 1 Oz Gold - Proof - 2nd Release in the "Heraldic Beasts" series - 99.99% pure Gold - Limited Mintage only 50 pieces - With numbered Certificate of Authenticity - Delivery in original Box The second issue of the **Heraldic Beasts** series was struck from one ounce of 99.99% pure gold in proof quality and is dedicated to the **Heraldic lion**, which symbolizes courage, determination and strength. The characterization of the lion as the "king of beasts" goes back to an early Christian book on animal symbolism called "Physiologus". Since then, the royal symbolism of the heraldic lion has been taken up on numerous coats of arms to demonstrate strength and bravery and to emphasize one's own identification with these attributes. The motive of the coin depicts a majestic lion with a crowned head. Its paw rests on a coat of arms showing three heraldic lions, which are typically depicted in stylized form. The design also includes the inscription "LION". The reverse features the portrait of King Charles III as well as the denomination, year of issue, weight and fineness. **Strictly limited to 50 pieces worldwide**, the **Heraldic Lion gold proof coin** is delivered in the original box including a numbered certificate of authenticity.