The 2022 1oz Gold Bullion £100 - Maid MarianThe second coin in the Royal Mint's Myths and Legends series follows on from Robin Hood with Maid Marian. Marian is the heroine and thought to be a high standing lady but one who cares for the people. There was a romantic connection between Marian and Robin.
Legend says Marian and Robin Hood lived around the 13th/14th century and lived in Sherwood Forest. The Robin Hood stories have some historic basis, but Marian does not seem to appear much in text before 1600.
The Myths and Legends collection include both silver and gold bullion coins. The gold coin is one troy ounce of 999.9 Fine Gold and has a diameter of 32.69mm. The coin is intended as a bullion coin and is denominated as £100.
The edge is milled.
The Reverse, designed by Jody Clark, shows Maid Marian hiding the in the thick greenery of Sherwood Forest.
The Obverse shows a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark.Image credit: The Royal Mint
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Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint.
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Elizabeth II (1952-Present)
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On eBay UK: | 2022 Gilded Silver One Ounce £2 Maid Marian Myths & Legends Edition £ 96.99 |
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