稀有的英國硬幣將維多利亞女王描繪為“公主una”可能會讓您一小件財富

如果您在家中有一堆現金收集灰塵，則可能需要給它一次。專家已經闡明了一隻英國硬幣的真實價值 - 這可能會使您一筆小的財富。

If you have a stash of old coins lying around, it might be worth taking a closer look. Experts have revealed the true value of one British coin - and it could net you a small fortune.

如果您周圍有一堆舊硬幣，那麼可能值得仔細觀察。專家已經揭示了一枚英國硬幣的真實價值 - 它可能會給您帶來一小筆錢。

The gold five-pound piece was created in 1839 to mark the start of Queen Victoria's reign two years earlier. While the Royal Mint says it's not the rarest coin in the world, it's often called 'one of the most beautiful' thanks to its unique and intricate design.

金色五磅的作品是在1839年創建的，以紀念兩年前維多利亞女王統治的開始。雖然皇家造幣廠說這不是世界上最稀有的硬幣，但由於其獨特而錯綜複雜的設計，它通常被稱為“最美麗”。

On one side, engraver William Wyon included a young head portrait of Queen Victoria, who was just 18 when she took the throne. But most notably, the reverse features Her Majesty depicted as 'Princess Una' walking with a maned lion.

一方面，雕刻師威廉·懷恩（William Wyon）包括維多利亞女王（Queen Victoria）的年輕頭部肖像，當她登上王位時，她才18歲。但最值得注意的是，這種反面的特徵是女王je下，被描繪成“公主”與曼語獅子一起行走。

It's an unusual image, but it's actually based on a 1590 poem called 'The Faerie Queene', with the lion said to be a metaphor for something much bigger. The London Mint Office explains: "The story appears in Edmund Spenser’s epic and multi-layered poem 'The Faerie Queene' first published in 1590.

這是一幅不尋常的形象，但實際上是基於一首1590首詩《仙靈皇后》（The Faerie Queene），獅子據說是更大一些東西的隱喻。倫敦薄荷辦公室解釋說：“這個故事出現在埃德蒙·斯賓塞（Edmund Spenser）的史詩般的多層詩《仙靈皇后》（The Faerie Queene）中，於1590年首次出版。

"Una, the personification of truth and virtue is protected from danger by a fearsome Lion who is captivated by her beautiful face. Widely regarded as one of the most beautiful British coins ever struck, the Chief Engraver took the bold step of depicting Queen Victoria as the innocent Una guiding the great lion, which represents England."

“ una，真理和美德的擬人化受到可怕的獅子的保護，她被她美麗的臉龐迷住了。被廣泛認為是有史以來最美麗的英國硬幣之一，首席雕刻師採取了大膽的一步，將維多利亞女王描述為維多利亞女王無辜的Una指導代表英格蘭的大獅子。”

Despite its beauty, it's thought that no more than a few hundred 'Una and the Lion' coins were struck at the time. That's partly why they're so valuable, with one reportedly fetching £204,000 at a 2017 auction, according to Noonans Mayfair.

儘管它美麗，但人們認為，當時不超過幾百個“ una和獅子”硬幣。據Noonans Mayfair稱，這就是為什麼它們如此有價值的原因，據報導，其中一個在2017年拍賣會上拿到了204,000英鎊。

Another was listed in 2023 with a starting bid of £400,000, the Coin Cabinet reports, although it didn't sell. "The most famed of British coins in an impeccable state," its description said at the time.

硬幣內閣報導說，在2023年列出了另一個售價40萬英鎊的起價，儘管沒有出售。當時的描述說：“在無可挑剔的國家中，最著名的英國硬幣是無可挑剔的狀態。”

"To hold the coin close is to see yourself staring back. No wear and light handling marks as indicated by grade. Extremely rare and sought after - 11 to 20 examples known."

“要保持硬幣的關閉就是看到自己凝視著。

While those values are promising, it's important to note that a coin's condition can affect its worth. Chris Yang, Co-founder of Coins Value, previously told the Daily Star: "Coins in perfect 'mint' condition are valued at a far higher premium than their well-worn, damaged, poor-condition counterparts.

儘管這些價值是有希望的，但重要的是要注意，硬幣的狀況會影響其價值。硬幣價值的聯合創始人克里斯·楊（Chris Yang）此前曾告訴《每日星報》（Daily Star）：“處於完美的'薄荷'條件下的硬幣的價值要比其破舊，損壞，較差的條件對應物高得多。

"Sometimes a minor difference in grade can equate to hundreds, if not thousands, in value." He also added: "If the coin you own is highly valuable, the best practice is to hold on to it unless the need to raise money is urgent. The better issues of these important coins increase in value over time. The prices of these scarcer coins are subject to some uncertainty based on changes in the overall market and economy.

“有時候，等級的差異可能相當於數百個價值，甚至數千個。”他還補充說：“如果您擁有的硬幣非常有價值，最好的做法是堅持下去基於整個市場和經濟變化，硬幣會受到一些不確定性的影響。

"When selling, visit several dealers and obtain the best price. An auction house is said to achieve the maximum value for really spectacular pieces. Be prepared to pay a 10-20% commission on the selling price.

“銷售時，請訪問幾個經銷商並獲得最優惠的價格。據說拍賣行可以實現真正壯觀的物品的最大價值。準備以銷售價格支付10-20％的佣金。

"In summary, scour your coins, have them identified and graded professionally, and work with experienced numismatists to determine the true value of your coins so that you can sell them for the best price.

“總而言之，搜索您的硬幣，讓它們確定並進行專業分級，並與經驗豐富的錢幣主義者一起確定硬幣的真實價值，以便您可以以最優惠的價格出售它們。

"Remember, the joy of coin collecting isn't always about striking gold; it's about connecting with history and uncovering hidden treasures. Your old coin jar might hold more than just spare change – it could be a portal to a fascinating past."

“請記住，收集硬幣的樂趣並不總是是擊中黃金；這是關於與歷史聯繫並揭開隱藏的寶藏。您的舊硬幣罐可能不僅僅容納備用變化- 這可能是令人著迷的過去的門戶。”