1 Oz Medieval Legends | William Tell .999 Silver Round

1 Oz Medieval Legends | William Tell .999 Silver Round

• 4^th round in the Medieval Legends Series!
• Final mintage of 70,500 rounds! 
• Stunning depiction of William Tell’s skill with a crossbow!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• On the obverse is William Tell aiming his crossbow.
• The reverse features the common design of the series with relics representing each figure in the Medieval Legends Series.

Stories regarding the legend of William Tell were first written in the 15^th century, though these early references did not name Tell specifically. By the late 16^th century, the name William Tell had been attached to the exploits of a legendary mountain climber and crossbow expert who galvanized Swiss peoples against the invading Austrians.

On the obverse of the new Medieval Legends William Tell Silver Round, you will find a portrait of William Tell surrounded by townspeople. These individuals have gathered around to watch William Tell strike an apple off his own son’s head with a crossbow. Though his legend first appeared in writing in the 15^th century, the tale is often said to be set in the 13^th century.

Though the incident involving Tell’s skill in shooting an apple off his son’s head is at the heart of his legend, he is also widely regarded as a folk hero in Switzerland for different reasons. The apple incident was just one part of Tell’s resistance to the Austrian invasion of Switzerland. His resistance would lead to a popular rebellion that would force out the Austrians and result in the formation of the Old Swiss Confederacy.

The reverse side of the 1 oz William Tell Silver Round comes with a depiction of a table setting in a Medieval castle. This setting looks humble, but each relic reflects a figure in the Medieval Legends Series. This includes the famed apple that William Tell shot from his son’s head.

Supplied in Capsule

** Photos are of the actual item you will receive. The 1st image is of the coin in a closed capsule so any scratches visible are on the capsule itself. Please use the 2nd & 3rd images of the coin out of the capsule to decide the condition for yourself. **