The 2023 Two Pounds 1oz Silver Proof MerlinThe second coin in the Royal Mint's 2023 Myths and Legends series is Merlin, the famous wizard in the court of King Arthur. Silver one ounce proof, denominated as £2, and has a diameter 38.61mm.
King Arthur (Arthur Pendragon) was the legendary leader of the Celtic Britons in battles against Saxon invaders of Britain in the late 5th and early 6th centuries. It was actually 300 years later that Arthur was first found in print. Born ar Tintagel Castle and married to Queen Guinevere, Arthur lived at the fabled Camelot Castle together with his Knights of the Round Table (such as Sir Lancelot and Gawain) and the magician Merlin. King Arthur owned Excalibur, a sword deemed to have magical powers.
This is the silver 1oz proof, but the coin is also available in variations of BU and gold. These coins are available (subject to stock) from the Royal Mint Shop.
The Reverse, designed by David Lawrence, shows Merlin holding a staff with an owl on his shoulder.
The edge is milled.The Obverse is a portrait of King Charles III by Martin Jennings.
Image credit: The Royal Mint
Mintage: 2,510 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 2023. See Coins and Events of 2023
Monarch/Ruler: Charles III (2022-Present)
Category: Two Pound Coins. See more Two Pound Coins coins
Collection: Myths and Legends. See the Myths and Legends collection
Other Category: Silver Coins. See more Silver Coins coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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