Talk:Una and the Lion

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First British coin to depict Queen Victoria

The Una and the Lion was NOT the first British coin to depict Queen Victoria, so I have corrected the opening statement.

In Queen Victoria's reign, Farthings, Halfpennies, Three Halfpences, Threepences, Fourpences, Sixpences, Shillings, Half Sovereigns, Sovereigns and Maundy Coins (One, Two, Three and Fourpences) were first minted in 1838 and Quarter Farthings, Half Farthings and Half Crowns in 1839.

All these coins bore the Young Head of Queen Victoria. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.135.168.137 (talk) 13:02, 19 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

I am not sure why the current user is correcting my alterations as the facts speak for themselves. The Una and the Lion was NOT the first British coin to depict Queen Victoria. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.135.168.137 (talk) 13:42, 19 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Background Information

I thought it would be helpful to include the background information as to the name given to this coin in the article, rather than in a footnote.

It is also of interest that the same Latin inscription on the coin has been incorporated into the newly-minted £5 Crown for the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II in 2012.86.135.168.137 (talk) 13:53, 19 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Honestly, we are not reverting your contributions because they are not helpful. They just need to cited with sources on where the information you're including is coming from. Please see WP:CITE for further information. Stubbleboy 13:56, 19 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Is the information you're including found on the internet, or in a book? I'd be happy to show you how to add the information you're trying to add as a source if you'd like! Stubbleboy 13:58, 19 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

This information is clearly visible on a £5 Crown currently available from the Royal Mint and in my posession! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.135.168.137 (talk) 14:02, 19 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

I do understand what you're saying. Now, let's say I was the owner of that coin, and I didn't know this information. So naturally, I try to find the coin online. When I come to this page, I find the coin, however the information listed within the page is unsourced. So now, do I just 'assume' that the original creator was a credible source? And I'm not saying you are not, all I am saying is could you imagine if we had to make that assumption all over Wikipedia? I can tell you right now, there would be tons of misquoted and false information without a doubt! Stubbleboy 14:09, 19 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

The name 'Una and the Lion' is a very odd name to give to a coin of the realm. The coin's name is taken from the character Lady Una, from Edmund Spenser's poem 'The Faerie Queene' first published in 1590. As the image depicting Queen Victoria shows her in imitation of this character, together with the lion, the coin was given this name. This information is available to read in the footnote to the article, from Spinks, so it has already been cited in the article! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.135.168.137 (talk) 14:13, 19 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Great! Now check the page! You'll notice it now includes your valued contribution, and I have cited it correctly so everyone will know the information is from a valid source! Stubbleboy 14:27, 19 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, so we're all happy now! (And also so well-informed!)

PS An interesting user name - stubbleboy!!!! LOL

PPS For future reference it might be of value to know how to cite information so I know what to do in future, if you'd care to enlighten me.....?

Absolutely I will help you! I'm glad you got a good laugh at my username, it is pretty rediculous! Where's your username!? You should consider signing up and creating your own account! It's free, and there are plenty of us here to help you out.

Wikipedia:New contributors' help page This is where I'd like you to start.

Wikipedia:Citing sources And after you read there, this is where citing sources is explained. Stubbleboy 14:41, 19 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]