2025 - Great Britain - 1oz. - Beowulf & The Dragon - (BU)
The obverse side of the 2025 1 oz British Beowulf & the Dragon Silver Coin features the effigy of King Charles III, which Martin Jennings designed. This design depicts the King in the left profile, displaying a calming and welcoming facial expression. Surrounding the portrait are the inscriptions “CHARLES III. D. G. REX. F. D. 2 POUNDS,” indicating the King’s title and the coin’s denomination.
The reverse side showcases an intricately detailed illustration of the legendary battle between Beowulf and the dragon, celebrating the epic tales crafted in Old English, with design work by David Lawernce. The scene captures Beowulf, armed with his sword and shield, as he confronts the dragon, which coils menacingly around him. Surrounding this vivid imagery are the inscriptions detailing the series name, the year of issue, as well as the purity and weight: “BEOWULF AND THE DRAGON. 2025. 1oz. FINE SILVER. 999.”