The Wars of the Roses in the late 15^th century represented one of the most internally turbulent periods of English history. Forces supporting the House of York and forces supporting the House of Lancaster fought several battles over the course of nearly 20 years for control of the throne of England. The first major victory went to the Yorkist forces, resulting in Edward IV coming to power as King Edward IV, first monarch from the House of York. Provident Metals now has 2021 British Queens Beast White Lion 10 oz Silver Coins available to you for purchase online.

Highlights:

• Arrives with individual protective plastic capsules or boxes of 15 silver coins!
• 8^th coin in the British Queens Beast Silver Series!
• Contains 10 Troy oz of .9999 pure silver in Uncirculated condition.
• Issued a face value of 10 Pound sterling by the government of Britain.
• Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse face.
• White Lion of Mortimer on the reverse side.

When you purchase a 2021 British Queens Beast White Lion 10 oz Silver Coin from Provident Metals, you receive coins that are in Brilliant Uncirculated condition with original mint packaging. Individual coins come with protective plastic capsules, while multiples of 15 coins are in boxes.

Obverse

Queen Elizabeth II is featured on the obverse face of 2021 British Queens Beast White Lion 10 oz Silver Coins. Her Majesty is shown here in right-profile relief with the George IV State Diadem Crown on her head. The inscriptions on this face of the coin include 10 Pounds, Elizabeth II, and D.G. Reg F.D.

Reverse

The White Lion of Mortimer supports a shield with the House of York seal on the reverse of 2021 British Queens Beast White Lion Silver Coins. The White Lion of Mortimer comes to the House of York through Anne de Mortimer. A Medieval Era noblewoman in England, Anne de Mortimer was the mother of Richard, Duke of York, and the grandmother of King Edward IV and King Richard III, the first and last monarchs from the House of York, respectively. The inscriptions on this side read White Lion of Mortimer, 10 oz Fine Silver 999.9, and 2021.

History

The House of York battled the House of Lancaster for control of the English crown from 1455 to 1487. The significant battles of the on-again, off-again war saw control of the throne change hands. In 1461, Edward IV defeated the Lancastrian forces of King Henry VI to become the first monarch from the House of York.

Ordering

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