Pièce 5 onces d'argent Les Vertus de la Reine : Ange de la Victoire Saint-Hélène 2022 | Compagnie des Indes orientales

This exciting bullion series features the 6 virtues that her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, set out to embody as she succeeded to the throne in 1952. The virtues that the Queen has embodied have undoubtedly contributed to her immense success as the fourth longest-reigning monarch of all time. This brilliant, uncirculated, 5 oz silver coin of 999 purity displays the first virtue: Victory, and is the first release in a highly anticipated six-coin series.

COIN HIGHLIGHTS

• Ships individually in protective packaging
• Consisting of 5 oz of 999 Fine Silver
• Obverse: Features a depiction of a winged goddess Victoria holding the Victors Palm in her left hand and raising her right arm, in the background, there are intricate repeating patterns along with the words “VICTORY THROUGH HARMONY”
• Reverse: Features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, her name, the country and year of issue, legal tender value along with the metal weight, purity and type

Adorning the reverse side is the ancient Roman Goddess, and the human embodiment of Victory is the depiction of a Winged Victoria. The image has been rendered with exquisite attention to detail and an intricate maze patterned background. The legend, "Victory through harmony," serves as a reminder of the British Monarchy's ideals.

The obverse side displays a younger Queen Elizabeth II effigy, once again over a maze patterned background. The Queen's title, in addition to other coin specifics, encapsulates the effigy.

ABOUT SAINT HELENA

The tiny, isolated Island of Saint Helena is an unlikely candidate as one of the most significant and influential nations in terms of global trade. Yet, looking back and examining the collective history, St. Helena is an integral component of worldwide trade and commerce. The Island, which spans an area of 47 square miles, was seen as an oasis by explorers and conquerors such as the Dutch, Portuguese, and English, all vying for control of the crucial port. In 1658 the British claimed the Island by making it a fortress and a hub for lucrative expeditions to India, China, and the rest of the Eastern world. The trading hub has now reached unprecedented heights of success, accounting for half of the world’s trade, establishing a monopoly in cotton, silk, salt, spices and tea, among many others, contributing to the vast and enormous wealth of the British empire. The Island, which remains a British colony to this day, was a vital component in the rise of the British empire.