2019 1/4 oz Great Britain Queen's Beast - Yale of Beaufort .9999 Gold Coin (NGC MS70 First Releases)
### **NGC MS70 First Releases Specifics** - **Grade**: **MS-70** (Mint State 70) — NGC’s highest possible grade, indicating a flawless coin with no visible imperfections even under magnification. - **Designation**: **First Releases** (often abbreviated as FR or similar to Early Releases) — Coins submitted to NGC within the initial release window (typically the first 30 days), usually associated with superior early-strike quality, better eye appeal, and fresher dies. - **Population**: Exact real-time NGC population figures for this specific 1/4 oz gold variety in MS70 First Releases are not broadly published, but MS70 examples (especially with the early designation) are scarce compared to lower grades. Graded coins in this condition command a premium over raw BU pieces due to the series’ strong popularity, historical theme, and the rarity of perfect condition in fractional gold. - **Holder**: Encapsulated in a protective NGC slab for authentication, grade guarantee, and long-term preservation. The label typically includes “The Queen’s Beasts,” “2019 G.Britain G£25,” “Yale of Beaufort,” and the NGC logo. ### **Design Details** - **Obverse**: Features Jody Clark’s fifth definitive effigy of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the George IV State Diadem, facing right. Inscriptions include “ELIZABETH II • D • G • REG • F • D • 25 POUNDS”. - **Reverse**: Depicts the Yale of Beaufort rearing up on its hind legs in a dynamic, defensive pose behind a shield. The shield bears the portcullis badge (a traditional symbol of the Beaufort family and later the Tudors). The yale has distinctive spots in relief, long twisted horns, an elephant-like tail, and a fierce yet elegant appearance. The background features a textured radial guilloche pattern for added depth and security. Inscriptions read “YALE OF BEAUFORT • 1/4 OZ FINE GOLD 999.9 • 2019”. Jody Clark’s initials (JC) appear on the design. *Please note that the serial numbers for this product will be selected randomly for dispatch. We are unable to accommodate requests for specific numbers.*