Merlin is a mythical character first introduced in the 12th century which is the result of a mortal woman and a demon from which Merlin inherited his magical powers. Merlin’s role in the legend of King Arthur is as a mentor to the younger king
A general theme in the various folklore stories that Merlin has featured in is that the wizard meets his end after falling in love with the magical fairy-like Lady of the Lake. The supernatural Merlin’s main powers are an ability to see into the future as well as shapeshifting
The tale of Merlin has stood the test of time with the wizard appearing in several famous stories. Modern interpretations have used his character as a good wizard which is most recently seen in the ‘sword and the stone’ cartoon film
Regarding the Merlin Silver and Gold coins, the magical wizard is seen carrying a magical stave. He is accompanied by an owl which is a symbol of Merlin’s wisdom. The coin is finished with a beautiful moonlit background, adding the the attraction of this realistic and magical scene
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Merlin The Myth
A standout from the Myths and Legends series is the Merlin Gold and Silver coins
The Merlin coin is the second instalment of the King Arthur coin range but is arguably the most popular of all Myths and Legends coins
The Gold and Silver Merlin coins are just one design from a large series. Some designs were struck in Platinum whilst others are available in just Silver and Gold, checkout the entire range