2023 1 oz Great Britain Myths and Legends - King Arthur .999 Silver Coin
**Product Description**For an investment into the future, The Royal Mint is looking to Britain’s legendary past with a second three-coin bullion series inspired by British myths and legends. Fusing one of the most popular British legends with exquisite British craftsmanship, this range pays tribute to the story of King Arthur and begins by honouring the fierce warrior whose name and exploits have endured for more than a millennium.The legend of King Arthur has evolved since its first appearance in the Welsh medieval chronicles of the ninth and tenth centuries. Perhaps the most prominent figure of British mythology, Arthur has gripped the imaginations and interest of people all over the world. As the legend has grown, many reinterpretations of the stories of Arthur’s deeds have appeared and it is this enduring ambivalence that makes the legend of King Arthur so captivating.The illustrator David Lawrence has skilfully crafted a design featuring the legendary king in the foreground, garbed in regal apparel as he sits astride a horse and brandishes Excalibur, his legendary sword. Camelot, the fabled castle where the Knights of the Round Table held court, is also discernible in the background.**Product Features**• The first coin in a new three-coin collection inspired by British myths and legends, honouring the legendary King Arthur• Made in 999.9 fine gold and 999 fine silver• Struck to The Royal Mint’s bullion standard• Features an interpretation of the legendary King Arthur by David Lawrence.