Britannia is a female allegorical figure that has represented the island of Great Britain and, later, the United Kingdom for centuries. First appearing on coins in the British Isles in the 1st century during the Roman occupation, Britannia has featured continuously on British currency since the 17th century. Now, 2024 1/4 oz British Gold Britannia Coins are available to you for purchase online at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
- Coins arrive inside individual flips or plastic tubes of 25!
- 38th issue of British Gold Britannia Coins!
- Contains 1/4 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold in BU condition.
- Issued a face value of 25 Pound sterling (GBP) by Britain.
- King Charles III features on the obverse.
- Britannia is found on the reverse.
- Includes four security elements on the reverse field.
The allegorical figure of Britannia is believed to have its origins in Roman times when the Roman province of Britannia was personified as a goddess. The concept of a female personification of the island of Britain continued to evolve over the centuries.
In the 17th and 18th centuries, Britannia began to take on her iconic image, often depicted as a strong and powerful woman wearing a Corinthian helmet, shield, and trident, symbolizing Britain’s naval prowess and strength.
In the obverse design of the 2024 1/4 oz Gold Britannia, the mint features the new bust of King Charles III. This new left-profile relief of His Majesty depicts Charles III without a crown on his head in the opposite orientation to his predecessor, his mother the Late Queen Elizabeth II.
For the reverse face of the 2024 British Gold Britannia Coin, the Royal Mint continues with its beautiful rendition of Britannia from Philip Nathan. Here, Britannia wears her Corinthian helmet as her right hand clutches a trident and her left holds an olive branch as it rests on the Union Jack shield.
These 2024 1/4 oz British Gold Britannia Coins are available to you for purchase in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. The coins are individually packaged in flips or in plastic tubes of 25 coins.
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