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Great Britain - Sterling Silver Ingot “Edward II - The Battle of Bannockburn 1314” - 1,000 Years of British Monarchy Series - John Pinches, .925 Silver, Approximately 66 g (Approximately 61.05 g Net Silver, 1.96 Troy Ounces) - A sterling silver ingot from the 1,000 Years of British Monarchy series, issued by John Pinches and dedicated to a millennium of British royal history. The series comprises 50 ingots, each depicting a monarch or a significant event in the history of the British monarchy. The ingot commemorates Edward II, King of England from 1307 to 1327, and the Battle of Bannockburn, fought in 1314 during the Wars of Scottish Independence. The English army commanded by Edward II faced the Scottish forces led by Robert the Bruce. The decisive Scottish victory greatly strengthened Bruce’s position and Scotland’s struggle for independence. Obverse: A crowned portrait of King Edward II appears within an oval frame. Beside it is a dramatic scene from the Battle of Bannockburn, showing foot soldiers armed with spears and pole weapons confronting English cavalry. A fallen horse and a mounted warrior struggling to remain in the saddle emphasize the cavalry’s difficulties on the battlefield. Reverse: The following inscriptions appear: 1307-1327 EDWARD II THE BATTLE OF BANNOCKBURN 1314 Manufacturer: John Pinches. Metal: .925 sterling silver. Gross weight: Approximately 66 g. Net silver weight: Approximately 61.05 g, equivalent to approximately 1.96 troy ounces.