Gold Ounce 2022 St George and the Dragon - Jody Clark, Coin from Ascension Island - detailed information

Gold Ounce 2022 St George and the Dragon - Jody Clark, Coin from Ascension Island
CoinGold Ounce 2022 St George and the Dragon - Jody Clark

Ascension Island is a small island in the South Atlantic Ocean which is part of the British overseas territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. The currency of the island is the Saint Helena pound, fixed at parity with the pound sterling. The island has authorised some private mints to issue coins under its jurisdiction, which come in a variety of sizes - including in the popular gold ounce (1 oz gold) format, usually denominated as £100.

This coin is the first design in the Modern Masters Series planned to include three new interpretations of the iconic Saint George and the Dragon design by Benedetto Pistrucci which first appeared on a gold sovereign in 1817.

The collection is a celebration of that 1817 numismatic masterpiece and its legacy that lives on to this day. Former Royal Mint engraver Jody Clark (best known for his Fifth Definitive Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II) was tasked with the first recreation, to be followed by designs by South Africa’s Natanya Van Niekerk and America’s John Mercanti.

MintCommonwealth Mint Mint MarkNo mint mark Total Mintage 199
Obverse
Ascension Island / Gold Ounce 2022 St George and the Dragon - Jody Clark - obverse photo

The obverse of the coin depicts the crowned old head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Royal Diamond Diadem crown and the Victoria Coronation necklace worn for her Coronation. This is her effigy known as the "Fifth Portrait" worldwide and "Sixth Portrait" in Australia, in "uncouped" version - showing the Queen's shoulders and not terminating at the neck as the normal version.

On the left, in small letters on the Queen's shoulder, the artist's initials J.C (for Jody Clark).

Running continuously around the rim is the monarch's legend and the face value: ELIZABETH II · ASCENSION ISLAND · ONE HUNDRED POUNDS ·.

Obverse Inscription ELIZABETH II · ASCENSION ISLAND · ONE HUNDRED POUNDS ·
Reverse
Ascension Island / Gold Ounce 2022 St George and the Dragon - Jody Clark - reverse photo

Within a decorative border in Celtic style, the reverse design features a modern depiction of St. George slaying the dragon. The saint is on the left, upon his horse, armoured and wearing a crested helmet and greaves, holding a spear pointed at the dragon. The dragon is on the right and extends its claws as it prepares to meet its enemy.

The designer's initials, JC (for Jody Clark) are above right.

The date of issue 2022 is near the rim below, interrupting the decorative pattern.

Reverse Inscription 2022
EdgeMilledEdge InscriptionNone
Notes

Finish: Proof FDC.
Packaging: in black presentation box, with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Date of issue: November 2022.
Issue price: US$ 2,995.00

See also

Coins in the Modern Masters series include:
- 1 oz Gold, Saint George and the Dragon - by Jody Clark, 2022
- 5 oz Silver, Saint George and the Dragon - by Jody Clark, 2022
- 2 oz Silver, Saint George and the Dragon - by Jody Clark, 2022
- 1 oz Silver, Saint George and the Dragon - by Jody Clark, 2022
- 1 oz Gold, Saint George and the Dragon - by Natanya Van Niekerk, 2022
- 5 oz Silver, Saint George and the Dragon - by Natanya Van Niekerk, 2022
- 2 oz Silver, Saint George and the Dragon - by Natanya Van Niekerk, 2022
- 5 oz Gold, Saint George and the Dragon - by John Mercanti, 2022
- 1 oz Gold, Saint George and the Dragon - by John Mercanti, 2022
- 5 oz Silver, Saint George and the Dragon - by John Mercanti, 2022
- 2 oz Silver, Saint George and the Dragon - by John Mercanti, 2022

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Gold Ounce 2022 St George and the Dragon - Jody Clark: Details
CountryAscension Island
CurrencySaint Helena Pound, Ascension Island
Coin TypeGold Ounce (1 oz)
Issued2022
MonarchQueen Elizabeth II
EffigyQueen Elizabeth II - Portrait by Jody Clark (Uncouped version)
ReverseSt George the Dragon-Slayer
Face Value100 (x Pound)
Total Mintage199
CurrentYes
Material0.9999 Gold
DesignerJody Clark
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size32.0000 mm
Mass31.1000 g
OCC IDRWKZ-OJNC-VVXW-OXGL
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