In January 1901, the United Kingdom marked the passing of Queen Victoria, bringing an end to a defining era of British history. To honor her enduring influence, the Victoria Memorial was commissioned, embodying the Queen’s moral ideals through allegorical figures known as the Queen’s Virtues. Among these timeless values is Constancy, a principle celebrated today through the 2022 1 oz Proof St Helena Silver Queen’s Virtues: Constancy Coin.
 
Coin Highlights
 
Delivered in an elegant display box with a Certificate of Authenticity
 
Issued in 2022 by the East India Company
 
Limited mintage of just 2,500 coins worldwide
 
Contains 1 troy ounce of .999 pure silver
 
Bears a face value of 1 Pound issued by the St. Helena government
 
Obverse features Queen Elizabeth II
 
Reverse depicts the allegorical figure of Constancy with a compass
 
Proof strike with mirror-like fields and frosted details
 
 
The Victorian Era laid the foundation for many of the moral and social principles that shaped modern British society. Queen Victoria herself was widely regarded as the embodiment of these virtues, living a life defined by duty, discipline, and moral clarity. Following her death, six allegorical virtues were immortalized in sculptural form at the Victoria Memorial, located outside Buckingham Palace. At the summit stands the Winged Angel of Victory, while Courage and Constancy are positioned at her feet. This coin honors Constancy in particular, symbolizing steadfast purpose and unwavering moral direction.
 
Obverse Design
 
The obverse of the 2022 Proof Queen’s Virtues: Constancy Coin features a refined effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, created by Royal Mint engraver Jody Clark. Drawing inspiration from earlier designs by Ian Rank-Broadley, the portrait presents a more expansive view of Her Majesty’s neckline and shoulders. The inscriptions include the year of issue and the coin’s legal tender denomination.
 
Reverse Design
 
On the reverse, the allegorical figure of Constancy is shown seated beneath the Winged Angel of Victory, holding a compass in her hands. The compass needle points north, reinforcing the virtue’s symbolic meaning—remaining true to one’s course regardless of adversity. The finely executed proof finish enhances both the depth and contrast of the design, bringing this classical imagery to life.