Britain Lady Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher Una and Lion Ag medal coin 1979

The 1979 Great Britain silver medal “Margaret Thatcher – First Lady Prime Minister” celebrates one of the most defining moments in modern British history — the election of Margaret Thatcher, the first woman to serve as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The obverse features a finely detailed portrait of Thatcher, surrounded by the inscription “FIRST LADY PRIME MINISTER • UNITED KINGDOM • MARGARET THATCHER”, reflecting her strength, determination, and political legacy. The reverse presents an elegant allegorical composition of Una and the Lion, inspired by the classic 1839 design — a female figure leading a lion beneath the Latin motto “DIRIGE DEUS GRESSUS MEOS” (“May God direct my steps”) and the year 1979 below. This symbolic pairing represents courage and leadership, qualities that defined Thatcher’s tenure. Struck in silver with superb proof quality, the medal remains a timeless tribute to resilience and visionary leadership.

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