🦄 2017-P British Virgin Islands 1 oz Silver Pegasus 🦄

                    Reverse Proof – Mythic Beauty

                             Near-Perfect Strike

Own the first-ever bullion coin issued for the British Virgin Islands, struck by the renowned Pobjoy Mint in stunning reverse proof finish. This 2017-P Pegasus coin blends classical mythology with modern minting precision — and your example is preserved in its original heat-sealed packaging, with a near-perfect strike ideal for grading.

🧾 Key Specifications:

• Year of Issue: 2017
• Issuing Territory: British Virgin Islands
• Metal Content: 1 Troy oz .999 Fine Silver
• Diameter: 38.60 mm
• Finish: Reverse Proof
• Strike Type: Reverse Frosted (Proof-like fields with frosted devices)
• Mint: Pobjoy Mint (Privately operated, UK)
• Mintage: Limited to 50,000 coins

🎨 Design & Artistic Legacy:

• Reverse: Features the winged horse Pegasus in mid-motion, guided by Goddess Athena holding a spear and the golden bridle used to tame him. The design captures the moment of mythic control and divine partnership. A “P” privy mark beneath Pegasus’s tail confirms its reverse proof status.
• Obverse: Exclusive Pobjoy Mint effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, approved by Buckingham Palace, with inscriptions: BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS · QUEEN ELIZABETH II · 2017

📜 Historical Significance:

• First commemorative bullion coin ever struck for the British Virgin Islands
• Inspired by Greek mythology — Pegasus was born from Medusa’s blood and later tamed by Athena to aid heroes like Perseus and Bellerophon
• Struck four times to achieve its frosted background and sculpted relief — a hallmark of Pobjoy’s precision

✨ Condition & Bonus:

• Near-perfect strike with crisp detail and mirror-like fields
• Preserved in original heat-sealed mint packaging — untouched and ideal for grading
• No visible flaws, spotting, or handling marks
• Includes 1 oz of pure silver with both numismatic and intrinsic value

🎯 Collector’s Appeal:

• Low mintage, reverse proof finish, and mythological theme make this coin a standout
• Ideal for collectors of modern world bullion, Greek mythology, or Pobjoy Mint artistry
• A top-tier candidate for NGC or PCGS grading, with many examples achieving PF69 or PF70

📌 Image Disclaimer: 

Some visuals in this listing may include Royal Mint stock images used for reference. Actual coin is identical in design and specifications and comes in BU condition with a free capsule