{"product_id":"british-1839-una-and-the-lion-crown-victoria-coin","title":"British 1839 Una and the Lion Crown – Queen Victoria Young Head Collectible","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis British 1839 Una and the Lion Crown replica captures what many numismatists consider the most beautiful coin ever struck by the Royal Mint — the legendary \u003cstrong\u003eUna and the Lion\u003c\/strong\u003e. The obverse features the exquisite bare-headed Young Head portrait of \u003cstrong\u003eQueen Victoria\u003c\/strong\u003e with the inscription \u003cem\u003eVictoria D.G. Britanniarum Regina F.D.\u003c\/em\u003e — \"Victoria by the Grace of God, Queen of the Britons, Defender of the Faith\" — encircling the design within a fine toothed border. The reverse displays the iconic design by master engraver \u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Wyon R.A.\u003c\/strong\u003e — Queen Victoria portrayed as \u003cstrong\u003eUna\u003c\/strong\u003e, the embodiment of Truth from Edmund Spenser's \u003cem\u003eThe Faerie Queene\u003c\/em\u003e, crowned and robed in flowing drapery, her right hand resting gently on the mane of a great lion as she leads him forward — with the Latin inscription \u003cem\u003eDirige Deus Gressus Meos\u003c\/em\u003e — \"May God Direct My Steps\" — above, and the date \u003cstrong\u003eMDCCCXXXIX\u003c\/strong\u003e (1839) in Roman numerals at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Una and the Lion Crown was struck as a pattern proof coin in 1839 to mark the first coinage of Queen Victoria's reign — never intended for general circulation, it was produced in extremely limited numbers for presentation and collector purposes. The allegorical design — Victoria as Una guiding the British lion — was a deliberate statement of the young queen's moral authority and the strength of the British Empire at the dawn of the Victorian era. This 41mm replica faithfully reproduces the extraordinary sculptural relief of Wyon's masterpiece. This piece is a British Victorian historical collectible coin designed for display and collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilliam Wyon (1795–1851) is widely regarded as the greatest British coin engraver of the 19th century, and the Una and the Lion is considered his masterpiece. The design draws on Edmund Spenser's epic poem \u003cem\u003eThe Faerie Queene\u003c\/em\u003e (1590), in which Una — representing Truth and the True Church — is accompanied and protected by a lion. Wyon's genius was to cast the young Queen Victoria in the role of Una, presenting her as a figure of moral purity guiding the power of Britain. The Latin motto \u003cem\u003eDirige Deus Gressus Meos\u003c\/em\u003e — \"May God Direct My Steps\" — reinforces the spiritual and political symbolism of the design. The 1839 Una and the Lion is consistently ranked among the top ten most beautiful coins ever struck anywhere in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Free worldwide shipping   ✔ Secure checkout   ✔ Securely packaged for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Queen Victoria Young Head obverse \/ Una and the Lion by William Wyon reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInscription:\u003c\/strong\u003e Victoria D.G. Britanniarum Regina F.D. \/ Dirige Deus Gressus Meos · MDCCCXXXIX\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngraver:\u003c\/strong\u003e William Wyon R.A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper with silver plating\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 41mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Securely packaged, ready for display or gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCollectors of British Victorian and Royal Mint coins\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQueen Victoria, William Wyon and British numismatic art enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePattern coin and proof coin collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDisplay in coin cabinets, shadow boxes, or collector trays\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnique gift for British history, royalty and art lovers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree worldwide tracked shipping. Estimated delivery: 9–14 days. Each coin is securely packaged for safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more historical world currency replicas in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onemorecoin.com\/collections\/historical-world-coins\"\u003eHistorical World Coins Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item is a commemorative collectible and is not affiliated with any official government mint.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item is a commemorative collectible and is not legal tender, not issued by a government mint, and not an investment product. It is intended for hobby collecting and display purposes only.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this an original 1839 Una and the Lion Crown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is a high-quality replica collectible inspired by the original 1839 Una and the Lion pattern proof Crown struck at the Royal Mint by William Wyon. It is produced for display and collecting purposes only and is not an authentic historical artefact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Una and the Lion?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Una and the Lion is a pattern proof coin struck in 1839 to mark the first coinage of Queen Victoria's reign. Designed by William Wyon, it depicts Victoria as Una from Edmund Spenser's The Faerie Queene, leading a lion — symbolising moral authority guiding British power. It is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful coins ever struck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coin is made from copper with silver plating and features an antique silver finish replicating the appearance of the original Royal Mint proof piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this coin legal tender?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This item is a commemorative collectible and is not legal tender, not issued by any government mint, and has no monetary value. It is intended solely for hobby collecting and display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it packaged and when will it arrive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach coin is securely packaged for safe arrival. We offer free worldwide tracked shipping with an estimated delivery time of 9–14 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBecause every collection deserves one more coin.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"OneMoreCoin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61699553755466,"sku":"CJYD284477201AZ","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/0886\/8682\/files\/british-1839-una-and-the-lion-crown-victoria-coin-obverse.png?v=1778276425","url":"https:\/\/onemorecoin.com\/products\/british-1839-una-and-the-lion-crown-victoria-coin","provider":"Onemorecoin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}