Coin Highlights
- Year: 2022
- Issuing Country: St. Helena
- Denomination: £1
- Metal: .999 Fine Silver
- Weight: 1 Troy Ounce (31.103 grams)
- Diameter: 39 mm
- Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
- Mint: East India Company
- Series: Queen’s Virtues
- Legal Tender: Yes
Design
Obverse:
Features the Raphael Maklouf portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by inscriptions denoting the issuing country, denomination, year, weight, and purity.
Reverse:
Depicts the allegorical figure of Truth holding a mirror while comforting a child, symbolizing honesty, wisdom, and protection of the innocent. The inscription “TRUTH CONQUERS ALL” appears along the left side with the East India Company privy mark below.
Series Background
The Queen’s Virtues series is based on the six allegorical figures sculpted by Sir Thomas Brock for the Victoria Memorial in London. The six virtues represented are:
- Victory
- Truth
- Charity
- Justice
- Courage
- Constancy
Each release combines investment-grade silver with artistic designs rooted in British history and symbolism.
Collectibility
Although the Brilliant Uncirculated version does not have a published limited mintage, it remains highly collectible due to its attractive design, government-backed status, and place within the complete six-coin Queen’s Virtues series. Many collectors assemble the full set, which has helped maintain demand in the secondary market.
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