Got a bunch of stuff in the mail today from previous group buys…

Afternoon everyone ….

I was making small group purchases over the last few months. After our last order arrived, I asked for the stuff to be sent to me. Group buys can be very beneficial in saving money.

Some of these items I’ve posted about their release. So here we go with the first installment….

The Tudor Dragon, also known as the Red Dragon of Wales (Y Ddraig Goch), has its roots in Welsh mythology and legend. It was adopted by the Tudor dynasty as a symbol of their Welsh heritage and claim to the English throne. The Royal Mint’s Tudor Beasts Series now features the Tudor Dragon as its sixth design in the collection. Right now, 2024 2 oz British Silver Tudor Beasts The Tudor Dragon.

Coin Highlights:

5th BU coin in the Tudor Beasts Series!
Contains 2 Troy oz of .9999 pure silver in BU condition.
Bears a face value of 5 Pound sterling (GBP) backed by the government of Britain.
King Charles III on the obverse.
Tudor Dragon on the reverse.

The Tudor Dragon came to the Royal Arms through the monarchs of the Tudor Dynasty. The House of Tudor originated in Wales. The dynasty’s founder, Owen Tudor, was a Welsh courtier who secretly married Catherine of Valois, the widow of King Henry V of England. This marriage connected the Tudor lineage to the English royal family.

King Charles III features on the obverse of 2024 British Silver Tudor Beast The Tudor Dragon Coins. His Majesty debuted in this series back in mid-2023 and this left-profile bust was created by Martin Jennings. Charles III is depicted without a crown on his head, creating a contrast between the crowned right-profile portraits of his predecessor and his own effigies.

The Tudor Dragon is engraved on the reverse of 2024 2 oz Silver Tudor Dragon Coins. This design was created by David Lawrence and captures the historic Red Dragon of Wales in this design from the Tudor Era. The Dragon is shown with a shield that depicts the Beaufort Portcullis badge.

Specs:

Year:
2024

Mint Mark:
None

Purity:
0.999

Manufacturer:
The Royal Mint

Diameter:
38.61 mm

Condition:
Brilliant Uncirculated

Face Value:
5 GBP

Issuing Country:
United Kingdom

Obverse Designer:
Martin Jennings

Reverse Designer:
David Lawrence

Edge Design:
Reeded

The coin