2027 NGC MS-69 Early Releases 1 oz British Una and the Lion Silver Coin

2027 NGC MS-69 Early Releases 1 oz British Una and the Lion Silver Coin

Professionally certified beauty at a friendly price. This 1 oz .999 fine silver Una and the Lion is graded MS69 by NGC with the Early Releases designation. It comes in a white core holder with The Royal Mint label, which marks it as an early example of the first-ever bullion striking of William Wyon's 1839 design. Wyon cast the young Queen Victoria as Una, Spenser's figure of truth, guiding a protective lion, and collectors have admired the design for nearly two centuries. It's a smart, certified way into the series. Start your Una and the Lion collection here and order yours today.

Step into a world of Victorian artistry with the 2027 1 oz British Una and the Lion Silver Coin, a modern tribute to one of the most celebrated coin designs in British history. Struck by the Royal Mint, this coin revives William Wyon's legendary "Una and the Lion" design — first created for the 1839 five-pound gold piece and widely regarded as the most beautiful coin ever struck in the British Isles. Each coin contains 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver and is legal tender of the United Kingdom, fully backed by the British government.

This particular example has been slabbed and graded MS-69 by NGC, indicating it is in near-perfect, uncirculated condition with only minor flaws visible under magnification. The Early Releases designation confirms that this coin was among the first struck and submitted for grading, adding to its desirability for collectors.

Coin Highlights

• Contains 1 oz of .999 fine silver;
• Struck by the Royal Mint;
• Graded MS-69 by NGC;
• Early Releases designation;
• Legal tender of the United Kingdom;
• Reverse reimagines William Wyon's iconic Una and the Lion design;
• Obverse features the effigy of King Charles III.

The Design

The obverse of the 2027 Una and the Lion Silver Coin features the effigy of King Charles III, surrounded by the inscriptions for his name, the country of issue, the year "2027", and the coin's face value.

The reverse presents the timeless Una and the Lion design, based on William Wyon's 1839 masterpiece. The scene depicts Queen Victoria as the maiden Una, guiding a mighty lion — an allegory of strength guided by innocence and virtue, drawn from Edmund Spenser's epic poem The Faerie Queene. The inscriptions may include "UNA AND THE LION" and the coin's weight and purity, rendered with the Royal Mint's signature precision and craftsmanship.

An NGC MS-69 Early Releases Coin

This 2027 Una and the Lion Silver Coin has been graded MS-69 by NGC, meaning it is in near-perfect condition with only minor imperfections visible under magnification. The Early Releases designation ensures that this coin was among the first struck and submitted for grading, making it a highly sought-after piece for collectors of British numismatic artistry.

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Own a modern revival of Britain's most beautiful coin design. Purchase the 2027 NGC MS-69 Early Releases 1 oz British Una and the Lion Silver Coin online from SD Bullion. Our customer service team is available to take live orders during business hours at 1(800)294-8732 or through our web chat feature.