2024 1 oz British Beowulf & Grendel Gold Coin (BU)

2024 1 oz British Beowulf & Grendel Gold Coin (BU)

The 2024 Beowulf & Grendel 1 oz gold coins, a highlight of The Royal Mint's Myths and Legends series, pay homage to the legendary figures of British mythology. This exquisite coin captures Beowulf locked in a fierce battle with the formidable monster Grendel, depicting a pivotal moment from the epic Old English poem.

Struck to perfection in accordance with The Royal Mint's bullion standard, each 2024 Beowulf & Grendel 1oz gold coin features one troy ounce of .9999 pure gold. As the first coin in the Myths & Legends Beowulf collection, it offers a thrilling glimpse into the tale and portrays Beowulf's valiant battles against three enormous monsters. This coin is valued at a significant £100. Own a piece of this popular narrative and feel the eternal charm of British folklore.

Key Features

• 2024 1 oz British Myths & Legends Beowulf & Grendel Gold Coin (BU)
• Purity: Contains 1 troy oz of .9999 fine gold in Brilliant Uncirculated condition.
• Obverse Design: Martin Jennings' most recent official portrait of King Charles III.
• Reverse Design: David Lawrence's illustration captures the epic poem's pivotal scene, the battle of Beowulf and Grendel, and portrays the heroic Beowulf poised to protect King Hrothgar's subjects from the dreadful and murky Grendel.
• Reverse Designer: David Lawrence
• Obverse Designer: Martin Jennings
• Denomination: £100.
• Diameter: 32.69mm.
• Quality: Bullion.
• Year: 2024.
• Packaging: Each coin comes in a single coin capsule.

The Epic Battle

Beowulf holds a central place in the annals of English literature, standing as the most studied and translated Anglo-Saxon story. The origins of this epic poem, authored by the mysterious 'Beowulf poet', are shrouded in the mists of time. Scholars engage in spirited debates regarding the story's antiquity, speculating on its age before the manuscript's creation around 1,000 AD.

Set in 6th-century Scandinavia, the tale follows Beowulf, a valiant warrior of the Geats, as he answers King Hrothgar's call for help. The dreaded Grendel has been wreaking havoc upon Hrothgar's grand mead hall, Heorot. Beowulf's courageous victory over Grendel triggers a chain of events, leading to a vengeful confrontation with Grendel's mother. Returning to Geatland as a victorious king, Beowulf faces his final challenge – a battle with a dragon – resulting in his mortal wound.

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