Shire Post Mint King Arthur Coin - Silver Siliqua of Arthur Pendragon

Shire Post Mint | King Arthur Coin | Silver Siliqua of Arthur Pendragon

Legendary British King

Description from Shire Post Mint

This design was based on the legends of the historical King Arthur, who would have lived somewhere around the 5th century, supposedly one of the last holdouts of the Roman culture on the isle of Britannia. On the obverse is Arthur Pendragon and the inscription: Artorius dux Bellorum Brit, translating to Arthur, Warlord of the Britons. The reverse bears a victrix, a Roman-style female winged figure. This is thought to be related to the Norse concept of the Valkyrie, and to the later Christian imagery of angels. The inscription reads Mons Badonis, referring to Arthur's victory at Badon Hill. The mintmark PCAM refers to Camelot.

Coin artwork by Greg Franck-Weiby.

Minting process

Treated to look as if it has been handled and circulated, this process is done by hand, and it is both an art and a science, coloring and patinas will vary. No two are exactly the same. 

Coins are struck one at a time in the USA using antique machinery and traditional coining techniques. A colorful description is included with history and facts about the coin.

Specifications: 

• Solid .900 silver
• 0.8" (2 cm) diameter
• 1.1 mm thick
• 1/14 of a troy ounce