4681) "William Marshal" - Ist Earl of Pembroke (1146/1147 - 1219), Cook Islands: A $5 1.00 oz Silver Proof Coin minted by B.H.Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich on behalf of Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Date/Year of Coin issue: 30.09.2026:
William Marshal, 1st Earl of
Pembroke (1146 or 1147 – 14 May 1219), also called "William the Marshal" (Norman
French: "Williame li Mareschal", in French: "Guillaume le Maréchal"), was an
Anglo-Norman soldier and statesman during High Medieval England who served
five English kings—Henry II and his son and co-ruler Young Henry, Richard I,
John, and Henry III - as a royal adviser and agent, and as a warrior of
outstanding prowess.
Knighted in 1166, William
spent his younger years as a successful competitor in military tournaments.
13th-century chronicler Stephen Langton eulogises him as the "best knight
that ever lived."
In 1189, he became earl of Pembroke through his
marriage to Isabel de Clare, whose parents were Aoife MacMurrough and Richard
de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke.
William Marshal's statue outside Pembroke Castle.
William Marshal's Coat of arms on his shield - A Lion Rampant.The title of earl was not officially granted
until 1199 and is considered to be the second creation of the Pembroke earldom.
In 1216 upon the passing away of King John, William was appointed protector for John's
nine-year-old son Henry III and "rector regis et regni" (Latin for "Governor
of the king and of the kingdom").
Just before his passing away, William
fulfilled a promise he said he made in his youth while on crusade by taking
vows as a Knight Templar and was buried in the Temple Church in London.
Before William, his father's
family held a hereditary title of Marshal to the King, which by his father's
time had become recognised as a chief or master marshalcy, involving management
over other marshals and functionaries.
William became known as "the
Marshal", although by his time much of the function was delegated to more
specialised representatives (as happened with other functions in the king's
household).
Because he was an earl, and also known as the marshal, the term
"earl marshal" was commonly used, and this later became an
established hereditary title in the English peerage
The greatest Knight ever:
William Marshal
(1147–1219) is considered one of the greatest knights of the Middle Ages.
In countless tournaments he
won victories, acquired fame and fortune and served several kings of England.
Even during his lifetime, he was celebrated as "the best knight in
the world".
The Coin:
The Reverse of the $5 (Five Dollars) Silver Proof Coin
This coin series consisting of 3 issues traces the path of a man who, like no other, embodied the knightly virtues: courage, honour and loyalty.
The first issue shows William Marshall jousting, the supreme discipline of knightly competitions. The special thing is the perspective.
Because we see this duel and the moment shortly before the decisive clash with the opponent from William Marshal's point of view.
More precisely, from the point of view of his protective helmet.
In addition to his family coat of arms, it also shows the cross of the Templar Order, to which he belonged.
The concave shaped front enhances the dynamic effect of the fight scene and conveys speed, tension and the force of the tournament. The finest details of the armour, weapons and the jubilant tournament backdrop give the motif a particularly realistic atmosphere.
The Obverse of the $5 (Five Dollars) Silver Proof Coin shows the winner bowing in front of the grandstand after the victory.
The margin shows its official title in microletters. The 1 oz silver coin is limited to just 750 pieces worldwide.
The Presentation Box/Case showcases the $25 Silver Coin. with the topography of Bryce National Park,
The coin is sealed in a case with its Certificate of Authenticity (COA).
The specifications of this Coin are:
Country: Cook Islands
Coin Quality: Proof (P)
Nominal value: 5 Dollars
Weight: 1.00 oz
Size/Dimensions: 38.61 mm
Year: 2026
Metal Composition/Material: Silver
Fineness: 0.9999
Edition/Mintage: 750 pcs
Shape: Round
Special feature: stained Coating
Other links to some interesting posts on Coins brought out by Coin Invest Trust on behalf of other countries including the Australian Continent:
Topography Coin series:
Links to other posts on Metropolis Tiffany Art Coin Series:
i) Metropolis Tiffany Art Coin Series features Paris, the French Capital, Republic of Palau: Minted by: B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Coin coordinated by: Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Year of Coin issue: 2021
ii) Tiffany Art Metropolis - The Cathedral of Notre Dame (Paris, France), Republic of Palau: "Tiffany Art Coin Series": Coin minted by : B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Coin coordinated by: Coin Invest Trust (CIT) Year of Coin issue: 2021
iii) Tiffany Art Metropolis - Rome, the Capital of Italy, Republic of Palau: "Tiffany Art Coin Series": Coin minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Coin coordinated by Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Year of Coin issue: 2022
iv) St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican (San Pietro in Vaticano), Republic of Palau: "Tiffany Art Metropolis Coin Series - San Pietro": Coin Invest Trust (CIT) has coordinated the issue of $500 (Gold) and $25 (Silver Coins minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Year of Coin issue: 2022
v) Tiffany Art Metropolis - London, the Capital of England, Republic of Palau: "Tiffany Art Coin Series": Coin Minted By: B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Coin Coordinated by Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Year of Coin issue: 2023
vi) Tiffany Art Metropolis - The Palace of Westminster, London, Republic of Palau: "Tiffany Art Coin Series": Coin minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Coin Coordinated by Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Year of Coin issue: 2023
vii) Tiffany Art Metropolis - Seoul, The Capital of South Korea, Republic of Palau: "Tiffany Art Coin Series": Coin minted By: B.H.Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Mucich: Coin Coordinated by Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Year of Coin issue: 2024
viii) Tiffany Art Metropolis, Seoul: The capital of South Korea, Republic of Palau: "Tiffany Art Series": "Gyeongbokgung Palace": Coin minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt at their facilities in Munich: Coin Coordinated By Coin Invest Trust: Year of Coin issue: 2024
ix) Tiffany Art Metropolis, Washington. Republic of Palau: A $20 Coin minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH, at their facilities in Munich, Germany: Coin coordinated by Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Date Year of Coin issue: 2025
Tiffany Art Portals Coin Series:
i) Tiffany Art Portals - Milan & Prague 2026 (Kilo Edition): Coin coordinated by Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Minted by B.H.Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt (GmbH) at theiur facilities in Munich: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2026
Links:
The Punk Universe Banknote/Voucher & Coin Series:
Links to other Coins in the Cyborg Revolution Coin Series" issued in this Series:
Other links to some interesting posts on Coins brought out by Coin Invest Trust on behalf of other countries including the Australian Continent:
Steampunk Coin Series:
Links to other posts on Metropolis Tiffany Art Coin Series:
i) Metropolis Tiffany Art Coin Series features Paris, the French Capital, Republic of Palau: Minted by: B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Coin coordinated by: Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Year of Coin issue: 2021
ii) Tiffany Art Metropolis - The Cathedral of Notre Dame (Paris, France), Republic of Palau: "Tiffany Art Coin Series": Coin minted by : B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Coin coordinated by: Coin Invest Trust (CIT) Year of Coin issue: 2021
iii) Tiffany Art Metropolis - Rome, the Capital of Italy, Republic of Palau: "Tiffany Art Coin Series": Coin minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Coin coordinated by Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Year of Coin issue: 2022
iv) St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican (San Pietro in Vaticano), Republic of Palau: "Tiffany Art Metropolis Coin Series - San Pietro": Coin Invest Trust (CIT) has coordinated the issue of $500 (Gold) and $25 (Silver Coins minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Year of Coin issue: 2022
v) Tiffany Art Metropolis - London, the Capital of England, Republic of Palau: "Tiffany Art Coin Series": Coin Minted By: B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Coin Coordinated by Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Year of Coin issue: 2023
vi) Tiffany Art Metropolis - The Palace of Westminster, London, Republic of Palau: "Tiffany Art Coin Series": Coin minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Coin Coordinated by Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Year of Coin issue: 2023
vii) Tiffany Art Metropolis - Seoul, The Capital of South Korea, Republic of Palau: "Tiffany Art Coin Series": Coin minted By: B.H.Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Mucich: Coin Coordinated by Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Year of Coin issue: 2024
The 7-Summits Silver Coin Series:
.webp)
