7 OZ Silver * The Complete Set (7) 1 OZ Rounds of the Medieval Series (z3)

Description: The Complete Set (7) 1 OZ Rounds of the Medieval Series 1 oz Silver Medieval Legends Robin Hood1 oz Silver Medieval Legends Pied Piper1 oz Silver Medieval Legends Lady Godiva1 oz Silver Medieval Legends William Tell1 oz Silver Medieval Legends Tristan and Isolde1 oz Silver Medieval Legends The Holy Grail1 oz Silver Medieval Legends King Arthur Total of 7 oz Silver Thanks for Looking. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Medieval Series=============================================Robin Hood===========The Medieval Period of human history, consisting of the Early, High, and Late Middle Ages, is one of the best recorded in written text. However, it was also a time of continued mythological recordings and a growing number of folklores. To this day, the existence of characters like Robin Hood and King Arthur from English folklore. Whether they existed or not is up to you. 1st design from the new Medieval Legends Series of silver!Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver. Robin Hood draws his arrow and takes aim on the obverse side.In the reverse design is a table setting with the relics of each folktale figure in the Medieval Legends Series. Obverse Robin Hood is depicted in the obverse design of 1 oz Silver Medieval Legends Robin Hood Rounds. This unique depiction outlaw of Sherwood Forest with an arrow at the ready drawn back in his bow. With his hood over his head and a dagger in a small sheath on his chest, he is ready for whatever fight is coming his way. There is an inscription on this face of the round that reads Robin Hood. History Robin Hoods story did not become well-known throughout England until the Late Middle Ages, near the end of the Medieval Period in the 1400s. The ballads of Robin Hood may have become widespread in the 15th century, but most versions of his story are set in the 12th century during the reign of King Richard I, more than 200 years earlier. It was said that Robin Hood lived in Sherwood Forest and, together with his band of Merry Men, would steal wealth from the rich, noble class to support the poor members of the kingdom. =============================================Pied Piper==========2nd issue of Medieval Legends Silver Rounds!All-new design on the obverse celebrates the character from German folktales!Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver. On the obverse is the Pied Piper luring children from a small village. The reverse features a table setting with the iconic relics of each figure in the Medieval Legends Series. ObverseOn the obverse of Silver Medieval Legends Pied Piper Rounds is a depiction of the magical Rat Catcher of Hamelin, one of the many names he was known by in the Middle Ages in Germany. Other names for the Pied Piper include the Pan Piper or the Pied Piper of Hamelin, the German village in Lower Saxony where he was rumored to have been hired to use his magical pipe to lure rats out of the village. One of the first visuals of the Pied Piper was recorded in a 1592 painting that was copied from a glass window in Marktkrirche in the town of Hamelin. Inscriptions on this side include only PIED PIPER. History The Pied Pipers job as a rat catcher who lured rats out of villages using his magical pipe isnt what makes this folklore memorable. What caught the attention of people in the Middle Ages was the revenge he took on towns that refused to pay for his services. He would turn his magical pipe on the children of the village and lure them away. ==========================================Lady Godiva==========3rd release in the Medieval Legends Series!Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver. The obverse features Lady Godiva naked on horseback. On the reverse field of the round is a table setting from a room in a Medieval castle, with relics spread out on the table representing each figure in the Medieval Legends Series. Obverse The obverse design of the Silver Medieval Legends Lady Godiva Round features the image of Lady Godiva on horseback. The wife of Leofric, Earl of Mercia, Lady Godiva was a patron of various churches and monasteries in England at the time. Though she was a noblewoman, she was also a bold and independent figure. Legend has it that she famously protested an oppressive tax imposed on the people by her own husband with an epic public display. She is said to have ridden on horseback through the center of Coventry in the nude, with only her long hair draped down her figure in strategic places. That moment is captured in this latest design in the series. Reverse On the reverse side of 1 oz Silver Lady Godiva Rounds is the same visual element that has featured in the previous releases. Here, a table is set in the room of a Medieval castle with various relics spread across the surface. However, these relics are not randomly chosen. Each one represents the figures that will appear in the Medieval Legends Series. --------------------------------------------------William Tell------------------4th design in the Medieval Legends Series Obverse The obverse side of the Silver Medieval Legends William Tell Round comes with a stunning depiction of William Tells greatest feat. Here, he is seen just after he successfully strikes an apple off his own sons head. He manages to do so without harming his son as the townspeople look on. Inscriptions on this side include only WILLIAM TELL. Reverse On the reverse field of the 1 oz Silver William Tell Round, you will find the common design element of the series. In this design, a table setting in a Medieval castle gives away clues as to who all is featured in this series. Each relic on the table represents a different figure in the Medieval Legends Series, which includes the famous apple that Tell shot off his son’s head. Inscriptions read ONE TROY OUNCE 999 FINE SILVER. History William Tells shot of the apple on his sons head was part of a successful bid to save his life in the face of Austrian oppression. Tell refused to bow to the Austrian oppressors and his courage inspired the Swiss to repel the Austrians, resulting in the founding of the Old Swiss Confederacy. --------------------------------------------------Tristan and Isolde------------------------ 5th design in the Medieval Legends Series One of the more enduring love stories from Medieval folklore is that of Tristan and Isolde. Since the 12th century, the story of this Cornish knight and Irish princess has captivated readers from countless generations. Today, the figures feature in the ongoing Medieval Legends Series. Obverse In the obverse design of the Silver Medieval Legends Tristan and Isolde Round, you will find a depiction of the two lovers. Here, a shirtless Tristan is rushing to his beloveds side as she sits on the floor of a terrace. The two lean in for a kiss as they embrace in this design. Along the top of the field is the inscription TRISTAN & ISOLDE. Reverse For the reverse field of 1 oz Silver Tristan and Isolde Rounds, the table setting is shown. The design includes a humble table with relics representing each of the figures in the Medieval Legends Series. The inscriptions on this side of the silver round include ONE TROY OUNCE and 999 FINE SILVER. History Tristan and Isolde is one of the most well-known European texts of the Medieval period. The 12th-century poems of Thomas of Britain and Beroul are the most popular and cast Tristan as a knight from Cornwall who defeats an Irish knight to win the hand of Isolde, an Irish princess. Tristan is to deliver the princess to his uncle, King Mark of Cornwall. Along the way, however, the two ingest a love potion that makes them fall madly in love. ---------------------------------------------------------------1 oz Silver Medieval Legends Holy Grail Round--------------------------------------------------------------- 6th design in the Medieval Legends Series Obverse On the obverse of the Silver Medieval Legends Holy Grail Round, we find a Medieval knight in full armor as he guards the Holy Grail. His shield bears a rampant lion while his right arm holds a staff. The wall behind him is filled with skulls and the Holy Grail, a humble chalice in this design, rests on a small pedestal in front of the knight. The lone inscription reads HOLY GRAIL. Reverse The reverse field of 1 oz Silver Holy Grail Rounds comes with a vision of a humble table setting. Though it looks simple and its items minuscule in meaning, each relic on this table represents a different item or figure from the Medieval Legends Series. Here, you will find the Holy Grail resting next to a candle and an apple. Inscriptions include ONE TROY OUNCE and .999 FINE SILVER. History According to Arthurian legend, the Holy Grail was a dish, plate, or chalice that was part of a set of objects belonging to a group of knights. These knights went on a quest to find the Grail, which was believed to have the power to heal the wounded and bring eternal life. ------------------------------------------------------- 1 oz Silver Medieval Legends King Arthur------------------------------------------------------- 7th design in the Medieval Legends Series Obverse The obverse design of the Silver Medieval Legends King Arthur Round portrays a youthful Arthur as he draws the mythical sword, Excalibur, from the stone. The inscription “TAKE ME UP” on the blade signifies his rightful claim to the throne. In many versions of Arthur’s tale, the first time he wielded Excalibur in battle, its brilliance dazzled and disarmed his foes. The additional inscription reads KING ARTHUR. Reverse On the reverse side of the 1 oz Silver King Arthur Rounds, you’ll discover a captivating depiction of a table setting within a Medieval stone castle. The table is adorned with various relics, each symbolizing a different character featured in the Medieval Legends round series. Inscriptions include ONE TROY OUNCE and .999 FINE SILVER. History King Arthur’s quest for the Holy Grail prominently featured his Knights of the Round Table. These legendary knights, including iconic figures like Sir Lancelot, Sir Gawain, and Sir Galahad, play central roles in the Arthurian legends. They embarked on heroic quests, battled mythical creatures, and upheld the noble code of chivalry in service to their king. ---------------------------------------------------------- Reverse ... For the reverse design of Silver Medieval Legends, you will find a humble table setting within a Medieval Castle. The table is set facing a stained glass window in the humble room of a stone castle. Each relic on the table represents a different figure from the Medieval Legends Series -----------------------------------------------------------

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