Myths and Legends - King Arthur - 10 Oz - silver investment coin

Myths and legends are based on stories from ancient times that have been passed down through storytelling and written tradition from generation to generation. They usually have a historical or geographical basis that often exaggerates the heroic deeds of their protagonists, who usually have mystical or superhuman qualities. Reinterpretations of these myths and legends over time have created an atmosphere of ambivalence that maintains their charm and appeal.

This fourth coin in the Myths and Legends series introduces the fourth coin in the series - "King Arthur" - after Robin Hood, Maid Marianne and Little Big John.

King Arthuris a mythical British monarch who, according to medieval historians and chivalric novels, led the defence of Britain against the Saxons in the late 5th and early 6th centuries. The details of his life are mostly works of popular and literary creativity. He resided at Camelot Castle and tales of him and the Knights of the Round Table have deservedly earned the status of legend in English literature.