Silver Ounce 2023 Pegasus, Coin from Saint Helena - detailed information

Silver Ounce 2023 Pegasus, Coin from Saint Helena
CoinSilver Ounce 2023 Pegasus

Saint Helena 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 silver ounce (1 oz silver) format, usually denominated as £1.

This coin depicts the mythical Pegasus - a brilliant, white stallion with powerful wings that was born from the blood of the gorgon known as Medusa

There are two origin stories within Greek mythology that explain the appearance of Pegasus. One of these, from Archaic Greek mythology, suggests that Pegasus was the offspring of Medusa, who in these stories was actually a mare. Later myths within Archaic Greek mythology position Pegasus as being foaled from the blood of Medusa as she was decapitated by Perseus. On the other hand, Classical Greek mythology suggests that the Olympian god known as Poseidon was the father of Pegasus.

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Obverse
Saint Helena / Silver Ounce 2023 Pegasus - obverse photo

The obverse of the coin shows the bare (uncrowned) head of King Charles III facing left.

In tiny letters on the neck truncation, the artist's initials: GD (for Glyn Davies).

Around, the monarch's legend followed by the face value and date of issue: £1 ST. HELENA KING CHARLES III 2023 ONE OUNCE 999 SILVER.

Note that the face value is abbreviated as £1, and the inscription also shows the precious metal content.

Below right in the rim, the EIC mint mark of the East India Company; the letters are separated by arrows radiating from the centre around which they are situated.

Obverse Inscription £1 ST. HELENA KING CHARLES III 2023 ONE OUNCE 999 SILVER
Reverse
Saint Helena / Silver Ounce 2023 Pegasus - reverse photo

On a textured surface, the reverse design shows the mythical winged horse Pegasus in left-profile relief, with its long wings extended up and back.

Below the figure, the signature of the designer - JN, for Jennie Norris.

The rim is decorated with a Greek-style pattern. There is no inscription.

Reverse Inscription (none)
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Notes

Finish: bullion (Brilliant Uncirculated).

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Silver Ounce 2023 Pegasus: Details
CountrySaint Helena
CurrencySaint Helena Pound
Coin TypeSilver Ounce (1 oz), Bullion
Issued2023
MonarchKing Charles III
EffigyKing Charles III - Portrait by Glyn Davies
Face Value1 (x Pound)
Mintageunknown
CurrentYes
Material0.999 Silver
DesignerJennie Norris
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size38.6100 mm
Mass31.1000 g
OCC IDRWKZ-EJNC-NGNQ-EXGL
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Silver Ounce 2023 Pegasus: Photos
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Silver Ounce 2023 Pegasus: Photo 2023 1 oz St. Helena Silver Pegasus Coin (BU) / thumbnail 2023 1 oz St. Helena Silver Pegasus Coin (BU)
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Silver Ounce 2023 Pegasus: Photo 2023 1 oz St. Helena Silver Pegasus Coin (BU) / thumbnail 2023 1 oz St. Helena Silver Pegasus Coin (BU)
Copyright: The East India Company
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