{"product_id":"2023-gb-royal-mint-silver-merlin-1oz-silver-coin","title":"2023 GB Royal Mint Merlin 1oz Silver Coin","description":"\u003cp data-optly-4c1f609b-ccfc-4302-8cc5-ac21bb495f5e=\"\" class=\"wp-dark-mode-bg-image\"\u003eMerlin, a central figure in Arthurian legend and popularly known as King Arthur’s adviser, magician and prophet, is the second mythical character to feature in our bullion three-coin series inspired by the legend of King Arthur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-optly-4c1f609b-ccfc-4302-8cc5-ac21bb495f5e=\"\" class=\"wp-dark-mode-bg-image\"\u003eCreated by Geoffrey of Monmouth in his pseudo-historical work \u003cem data-optly-4c1f609b-ccfc-4302-8cc5-ac21bb495f5e=\"\" class=\"wp-dark-mode-bg-image\"\u003eHistoria Regum Britanniae\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem data-optly-4c1f609b-ccfc-4302-8cc5-ac21bb495f5e=\"\" class=\"wp-dark-mode-bg-image\"\u003eThe History of the Kings of Britain), \u003c\/em\u003eMerlin is associated with Arthur’s father, Uther Pendragon, rather than the legendary king. Growing in popularity through the Middle Ages, Merlin became associated with King Arthur over time, notably in American literature and popular culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-optly-4c1f609b-ccfc-4302-8cc5-ac21bb495f5e=\"\" class=\"wp-dark-mode-bg-image\"\u003eArtist and illustrator David Lawrence has depicted the figure of Merlin with Glastonbury in the background, which is rumoured to be the inspiration for the mystical isle of Avalon. An owl sits on Merlin’s shoulder, symbolising his knowledge and wisdom. He clutches a magical stave, and a golden sickle is attached to his belt, which he uses for cutting mistletoe in the sacred grove.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thompsons Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50659914645737,"sku":"TC07667","price":170.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/9824\/7913\/files\/mlm231so-reverse-e1689045544949_832dac26-db38-49fe-b415-ddea4d15dfac.webp?v=1773800969","url":"https:\/\/thompsonscoins.com.au\/products\/2023-gb-royal-mint-silver-merlin-1oz-silver-coin","provider":"Thompsons Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}