2023 2 oz UK Silver Tudor Beasts Series Yale Baphomet Black Platinum Colorized Coin
 
About Baphomet:
Baphomet is a deity allegedly worshipped by the Knights Templar that subsequently became incorporated into various occult and Western esoteric traditions. The name Baphomet appeared in trial transcripts for the Inquisition of the Knights Templar starting in 1307. It first came into popular English usage in the 19th century during debate and speculation on the reasons for the suppression of the Templar order. Baphomet is a symbol of balance in various occult and mystical traditions, the origin of which some occultists have attempted to link with the Gnostics and Templars, although occasionally purported to be a deity or a demon.Since 1856 the name Baphomet has been associated with the "Sabbatic Goat" image drawn by Éliphas Lévi, composed of binary elements representing the "symbolization of the equilibrium of opposites": half-human and half-animal, male and female, good and evil, etc. Lévi's intention was to symbolize his concept of balance, with Baphomet representing the goal of perfect social order.
 
About Tudor Series:
Following the amazing success of the Queen’s Beasts Series, the Royal Mint has decided to introduce a new series : the Tudor Beasts. The series which debuted with the Lion of England features a collection of 10 “Beasts”. The design of the 10 beasts are based on the ten heraldic statues that line the Moat Bridge of Hampton Court Palace and that celebrate a fascinating period of British history.. These sculptures were created to commemorate Henry VIII’s marriage to Jane Seymour and represent the might of the Tudor dynasty.
 
Note: The colorization/plating on this piece was performed by an experienced third party company not by the mint of origin.