2027 NGC MS-70 Early Releases 1 oz British Una and the Lion Silver Coin

2027 NGC MS-70 Early Releases 1 oz British Una and the Lion Silver Coin

Wyon's masterpiece in perfect condition. This 1 oz .999 fine silver Una and the Lion is graded MS70 by NGC, meaning no post-production flaws visible at 5x magnification. It carries the Early Releases designation and comes in a white core holder with The Royal Mint label. This is the first time the design many collectors call the most beautiful coin The Royal Mint has produced has been struck as a bullion coin. An MS70 Early Releases example is the cleanest way to own that milestone, so add yours to your collection 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-70 by NGC, the highest possible grade for a Mint State coin, ensuring it is in perfect, uncirculated condition with no flaws visible under 5x magnification. The Early Releases designation confirms that this coin was among the first struck and submitted for grading, adding to its collectibility and appeal.

Coin Highlights

• Contains 1 oz of .999 fine silver;
• Struck by the Royal Mint, one of the world's oldest and most respected mints;
• Graded MS-70 by NGC, the highest grade for Mint State coins — perfect condition;
• Early Releases designation, signifying it was among the first coins struck and graded;
• Legal tender of the United Kingdom, backed by the British government;
• Reverse reimagines William Wyon's iconic Una and the Lion design, a masterpiece first introduced in 1839;
• Obverse features the effigy of King Charles III, along with the inscriptions for the country of issue and face value.

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-70 Early Releases Coin

This 2027 Una and the Lion Silver Coin has been graded MS-70 by NGC, meaning it is in perfect, uncirculated condition with no flaws visible under 5x magnification. The Early Releases designation confirms that this coin was among the first struck and submitted for grading, making it a prized addition to any collection of British numismatic artistry.

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