This exquisite one and a quarter ounce silver Sovereign coin is recognized as official legal tender of Saint Helena, a pristine British Island territory located in the middle of the South Atlantic Ocean. Discovered by the Portuguese in 1502, Saint Helena was later fortified by The East India Company following a charter granted by Oliver Cromwell to govern the island. It became a crucial refueling stop for ships of The East India Company and foreign merchants en route to the East, serving as a vital lifeline for ships on their lengthy voyage home. Today, Saint Helena is best known as the location where Napoleon was held captive after the Battle of Waterloo until his death in 1821.
Coin Details:
Manufacturer: St. Helena Mint
Denomination: £1.25 (SHP)
Silver Content: 1.25 ounce
Metal Purity: .999 fine Silver
Diameter: 39 mm
IRA-Eligibility: Eligible
Coin Design:
Obverse: Displays the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by internationally renowned sculptor Raphael Maklouf
Reverse: Features a beautifully detailed shield with heraldic elements from England, Ireland, and Scotland, set against a backdrop of Tudor roses
