Stealing from the rich to give to the poor, Robin Hood and his Merry Men are a permanent part of popular culture. Set in England during the reign of King Richard the Lionheart, the adventures of Robin Hood follow the noble thief as he woos the beautiful Maid Marian and thwarts the evil Sheriff of Nottingham. The story has been around for centuries, but its most familiar elements are also the most recent additions.
Like the roots of Sherwood Forest, the origins of the Robin Hood story extend deep into English history. His name can be found all over the English map: Robin Hood’s Cave and Robin Hood’s Stoop in Derbyshire; Robin Hood’s Well in Barnsdale Forest, Yorkshire; and Robin Hood’s Bay, also in Yorkshire. When the story is traced back to its 14th-century beginnings, the figure of Robin Hood changes with time. The earliest versions would be almost unrecognizable when compared to the green-clad, bow-wielding Robin Hood of today. As the centuries passed, the tale of Robin Hood evolved as England evolved. With each new iteration, the Robin Hood legend would absorb new characters, settings, and traits—evolving into the familiar legend of today.
Obverse
Robin Hood is depicted in the obverse design of 1 oz Silver Medieval Legends Robin Hood Rounds. This unique depiction outlaw of Sherwood Forest with an arrow at the ready drawn back in his bow. With his hood over his head and a dagger in a small sheath on his chest, he is ready for whatever fight is coming his way. There is an inscription on this face of the round that reads Robin Hood.
Reverse
For the reverse design of Silver Medieval Legends Robin Hood Round, you will find a humble table setting within a Medieval Castle. The table is set facing a stained glass window in the humble room of a stone castle. Each relic on the table represents a different figure from the Medieval Legends Series, with Robin Hood’s bow and arrow evident in the design.
