Medieval Legends Lady Godiva 1 Troy Oz .999 Fine Silver BU New w/ Protective Capsule

Medieval Legends Lady Godiva 1 Troy Oz .999 Fine Silver BU New w/ Protective Capsule

Introducing Lady Godiva from the Medieval Legends Series by Silvertowne
1 Troy Ounce .999 Fine Silver w/ Capsule

From the mint:

"The impressive Medieval Legends Series continues with a release focused on a real figure from history with legendary exploits that remain the subject of questions. In an era when women were controlled by men and largely left out of politics, Lady Godiva bravely spoke out against taxation in 11th-century England by brazenly riding through town on horseback, naked.

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.

History:
Lady Godivas date of birth is unknown to history, but her existence as the wife of Leofric and her status as a noblewoman are well-recorded in English history. As the wife of Leofric, Earl of Mercia, her name is first captured in English written records in the 12th century, with the legend of her naked ride first recorded in the 13th century, well after her death in the late-11th century."

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