2023 Great Britain £2 1-oz Silver Tudor Beasts Yale of Beaufort Proof

A Heraldic Beast Born Out Of The War Of The Roses

Buoyed by the monumental success of its Queen’s Beasts series, Great Britain’s Royal Mint has once again dug into its nation’s rich regal heraldry with a series dedicated to the famous Tudor dynasty. The kings and queens of the House of Tudor reigned in an era that saw England develop into one of Europe’s most powerful and influential states and a leader in the Renaissance movement. Now their reign continues with a fantastic and imaginative coins series. This coin is the third release in the series and depicts the Yale of Beaufort—among the oldest heraldic beasts used by the British Royal Family.

The Matriarch Of The Tudor Dynasty

This legal tender £2 (two pounds) coin was struck in a full ounce of highly pure 99.9% fine silver and shows the Yale of Beaufort, a symbol of Lady Margaret Beaufort, the mother of King Henry VII, and a key figure in the famous War of the Roses between the House of Plantagenet and the House of Lancaster. When Henry VII emerged victorious from the War of the Roses in 1485 and established the House of Tudor, he gave his mother unprecedented power. She was able to hold property independently from her husband and was even given authority to administer justice. After all, it was through Lady Margaret’s efforts that brought about the marriage of her son Henry and Elizabeth of York which got the Tudor Dynasty rolling. It’s no wonder Henry was devoted to his mother and used her symbol as his own

A Heraldic Beast From The House Of Tudor

Known as the Yale of Beaufort, this beast stands guard along with nine other Tudor heraldic beasts that flank the Moat Bridge of Hampton Court Palace. They were erected by Henry, who was following the footsteps of his father, Henry VII, by making sure everyone knew it was his divine right to rule. One must also remember this occurred not too long after War of the Roses when the House of York and the House of Lancaster waged a bloody war to determine the succession of England’s monarchy. Described as the size of a hippopotamus, the mythical Yale was said to have the tail of an elephant and the jaws of a boar. Also referred to as a centicore, its long oversized horns were able to swivel in any direction making it potent in both attacking and defending. For these traits it became symbolic of proud defense in medieval heraldry and was an integral part of the Beaufort Family’s Coat of Arms.

Add One Of These Tudor Coins To Your House

The coins available here also come in gorgeous Proof condition, meaning they were expertly crafted by the mint from hand-selected planchets, polished dies and multiple strikes to produce beautifully frosted details rising over mirror-like fields! In addition, each will come beautifully housed in its original government packaging.

The only thing that will shorten the reign of these coins is their limited mintage—just 5,510 have been struck for worldwide release. That’s an incredibly small edition for what many coin experts predict will be another success story for the Royal Mint. So don’t miss out; hop on the Tudor bandwagon and add one of these coins to YOUR house!

COIN HIGHLIGHTS:

• THIRD RELEASE IN TUDOR BEASTS SERIES – This coin is the third release in the “Tudor Beasts” series and depicts the Yale of Beaufort, one of the oldest and most iconic beasts in England’s heraldry and a symbol of the nation’s pride and courage. The coin’s obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II.
• STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE SILVER – Each Tudor Beasts Yale of Beaufort Proof was struck by Great Britain’s Royal Mint in a full ounce of 99.9% fine silver and measures 38.61 mm in diameter.
• LEGAL-TENDER COIN – These 2023 One-Ounce Silver Tudor Beasts Yale of Beaufort Proofs are £2 (two pounds) legal tender in Great Britain.
• GORGEOUS PROOF CONDITION – Your 2023 Great Britain £2 One-Ounce Silver Tudor Beasts Yale of Beaufort Proof features frosted details rising over mirror-like fields.
• LIMITED-EDITION RELEASE – The maximum limited mintage for the 2023 Great Britain £2 One-Ounce Silver Tudor Beasts Yale of Beaufort Proof has been set at just 5,510.

This Great Britain 2023 £2 One-Ounce Silver Yale of Beaufort Proof is the third release in the Royal Mint’s Tudor Beasts series. Only limited quantities are available, so don’t miss out; secure yours today!