William Wyon - Una and the Lion Coins

Discover the legendary William Wyon Una and the Lion coins, widely regarded as some of the most beautiful and important coins in British numismatic history. This exclusive collection showcases modern interpretations and high-end reissues of Wyon’s iconic 1839 design, part of the celebrated Great Engravers series from The Royal Mint.

Originally designed by Chief Engraver William Wyon, the Una and the Lion motif depicts Queen Victoria as the allegorical figure Una from Edmund Spenser’s The Faerie Queene , guiding the lion as a symbol of strength, truth, and the British nation. The original design is considered a masterpiece of coin artistry and is highly prized by collectors worldwide.

A Modern Reimagining of a Numismatic Icon

The Royal Mint’s Great Engravers series revives Wyon’s historic design in exceptional modern formats, including 999.9 fine gold and fine silver proof coins. These limited-edition releases combine classical artistry with modern minting precision, making them highly sought after by collectors and investors alike.

Why Collect Una and the Lion Coins?

Una and the Lion coins are among the most desirable British issues due to:

• Their status as one of the most famous coin designs ever created
• Extreme rarity of the original 1839 issue (only a few hundred struck)
• Limited-edition modern releases from The Royal Mint
• Exceptional artistry by William Wyon, Chief Engraver of the Royal Mint
• Strong global demand from numismatists and investors

Explore Rare Great Engravers Issues

This category includes premium Una and the Lion releases such as:

• Gold proof coins in multiple sizes and denominations
• Silver proof collector editions
• PCGS-graded and certified examples
• Limited mintage releases from the 2019 Great Engravers series

Buy William Wyon Una and the Lion Coins with Confidence

At The London Coin Company, all coins are carefully authenticated and sourced for quality, rarity, and collectability. Whether you are a serious collector or precious metal investor, these coins represent one of the finest examples of British numismatic art.

Shop William Wyon Una and the Lion coins today and own a piece of Britain’s most celebrated coin design.