稀有的英国硬币将维多利亚女王描绘为“公主una”可能会让您一小件财富

如果您在家中有一堆现金收集灰尘，则可能需要给它一次。专家已经阐明了一只英国硬币的真实价值 - 这可能会使您一笔小的财富。

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.

如果您周围有一堆旧硬币，那么可能值得仔细观察。专家已经揭示了一枚英国硬币的真实价值 - 它可能会给您带来一小笔钱。

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年创建的，以纪念两年前维多利亚女王统治的开始。虽然皇家造币厂说这不是世界上最稀有的硬币，但由于其独特而错综复杂的设计，它通常被称为“最美丽”。

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，雕刻师威廉·怀恩（William Wyon）包括维多利亚女王（Queen Victoria）的年轻头部肖像，当她登上王位时，她才18岁。但最值得注意的是，这种反面的特征是女王je下，被描绘成“公主”与曼语狮子一起行走。

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.

这是一幅不寻常的形象，但实际上是基于一首1590首诗《仙灵皇后》（The Faerie Queene），狮子据说是更大一些东西的隐喻。伦敦薄荷办公室解释说：“这个故事出现在埃德蒙·斯宾塞（Edmund Spenser）的史诗般的多层诗《仙灵皇后》（The Faerie Queene）中，于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，真理和美德的拟人化受到可怕的狮子的保护，她被她美丽的脸庞迷住了。被广泛认为是有史以来最美丽的英国硬币之一，首席雕刻师采取了大胆的一步，将维多利亚女王描述为维多利亚女王无辜的Una指导代表英格兰的大狮子。”

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.

尽管它美丽，但人们认为，当时不超过几百个“ una和狮子”硬币。据Noonans Mayfair称，这就是为什么它们如此有价值的原因，据报道，其中一个在2017年拍卖会上拿到了204,000英镑。

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.

硬币内阁报道说，在2023年列出了另一个售价40万英镑的起价，尽管没有出售。当时的描述说：“在无可挑剔的国家中，最著名的英国硬币是无可挑剔的状态。”

"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."

“要保持硬币的关闭就是看到自己凝视着。

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.

尽管这些价值是有希望的，但重要的是要注意，硬币的状况会影响其价值。硬币价值的联合创始人克里斯·杨（Chris Yang）此前曾告诉《每日星报》（Daily Star）：“处于完美的'薄荷'条件下的硬币的价值要比其破旧，损坏，较差的条件对应物高得多。

"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.

“有时候，等级的差异可能相当于数百个价值，甚至数千个。”他还补充说：“如果您拥有的硬币非常有价值，最好的做法是坚持下去基于整个市场和经济变化，硬币会受到一些不确定性的影响。

"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.

“销售时，请访问几个经销商并获得最优惠的价格。据说拍卖行可以实现真正壮观的物品的最大价值。准备以销售价格支付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.

“总而言之，搜索您的硬币，让它们确定并进行专业分级，并与经验丰富的钱币主义者一起确定硬币的真实价值，以便您可以以最优惠的价格出售它们。

"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."

“请记住，收集硬币的乐趣并不总是是击中黄金；这是关于与历史联系并揭开隐藏的宝藏。您的旧硬币罐可能不仅仅容纳备用变化 - 这可能是令人着迷的过去的门户。”