2021 1.25 oz St. Helena Seated Britannia Silver Coin

The 2021 St. Helena Seated Britannia is a stunning tribute to the timeless symbol of British maritime strength and imperial pride. Issued by the East India Company on behalf of St. Helena, this Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) coin contains 1.25 troy ounces of .999 fine silver and features a beautiful reinterpretation of the Seated Britannia design, originally seen on 19th-century British coinage. This modern bullion issue connects British numismatic heritage with the craftsmanship of a private mint, offering both collectibility and silver weight in a nontraditional denomination.

Historical Insight:

The Seated Britannia design traces its lineage to 1797 copper pennies and Victorian silver coins of the 19th century. Its revival through this East India Company; issued coin connects British colonial history, imperial symbolism, and modern-day numismatics. St. Helena, a remote island in the South Atlantic, was a vital stopover for British ships and a longtime colonial outpost, making it a fitting issuer for such a tribute.

Highlights:

• Face Value: £1.25 (GBP)
• Year: 2021
• Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
• Issuer: St. Helena (East India Company)
• Obverse: Depicts Queen Elizabeth II with the East India Company privy mark and inscriptions: "St. Helena", "Queen Elizabeth II,"  "One Pound Twenty-Five Pence," and "2021."
• Reverse: Features Britannia seated beside a globe and shield, holding a trident and olive branch. The imagery echoes the classical designs from the reign of Queen Victoria, but with updated engraving techniques and layered symbolism of commerce, peace, and maritime dominance.