Description
The 2017 Griffin of Edward III coin is part of the Queen’s Beasts series produced by the Royal Mint. This coin features the griffin, a mythical creature that served as a heraldic supporter for King Edward III. It is the second coin in the series, following the Lion of England. The design was created by Royal Mint engraver Jody Clark, who is responsible for all the coins in the Queen’s Beasts series. The 2017 Griffin of Edward III gold coin has a weight of 7.78 grams and a purity of 24-carat gold (99.99% pure). On the obverse side, it displays the fifth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, facing right and wearing the George IV State Diadem, with a legend surrounding it. The reverse side features an image of a griffin—depicted with the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle—over a shield representing the House of Windsor, with a legend surrounding it as well.
