Obverse. Photo © Royal Mint
  • 2 Pounds 2024, United Kingdom (Great Britain), Charles III, Myths and Legends, Maid Marian
  • 2 Pounds 2024, United Kingdom (Great Britain), Charles III, Myths and Legends, Maid Marian
  • 2 Pounds 2024, United Kingdom (Great Britain), Charles III, Myths and Legends, Maid Marian, Box with a certificate of authenticity
Description

Maid Marian is the heroine of the Robin Hood legend in English folklore, often taken to be his lover. She is not mentioned in the early, medieval versions of the legend, but was the subject of at least two plays by 1600. Her history and circumstances are obscure, but she commanded high respect in Robin’s circle for her courage and independence as well as her beauty and loyalty. For this reason, she is celebrated by feminist commentators as one of the early strong female characters in English literature.

Obverse

Depicts King Charles III’s effigy, surrounded by the Latin inscription. Engraver's initials on the neck.

CHARLES III DEI GRATIA REX FIDEI DEFENSOR means King Charles III, by the Grace of God King, Defender of the Faith.

Engraver: Martin Jennings (MJ)

•CHARLES III•D•G•REX•F•D•2 POUNDS•2024
MJ

Reverse

Depicts an image of Maid Marian standing watchful amongst the greenery of Sherwood Forest, stealthily observing through the trees with a bow and a quiver of arrows on her back, poised for action. The inscription and date placed halfway around the primary design from above. Engraver's initials below right.

Engraver: Martin Jennings

MAID MARIAN · MYTH AND LEGENDS · 2024
JC

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Silver
Fineness 0.999
Weight 31.21 g
Diameter 38.61 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Royal Mint

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