© The Royal Mint, 2022
1 Sovereign - Charles III Queen Elizabeth II Memorial; Proof Piedfort
2022 year| Gold (.9167) | 15.98 g | 22.05 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2022 |
| Value | 1 Sovereign 1 GBP = USD 1.31 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 15.98 g |
| Diameter | 22.05 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#346987 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
The Royal Arms, at its centre a crowned and quartered shield supported by a crowned English lion on the left and a Scottish unicorn on the right, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE
JC
DIEU ET MON DROIT
2022
Translation:
Shame on he who thinks evil of it
God and my right
Engraver: Jody Clark
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issued as the first sovereign for King Charles III to commemorate the late Queen Elizabeth II, the proof coin was only issued individually. Issue limit: 2,032.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Sovereign - Charles III (Queen Elizabeth II Memorial; Proof Piedfort) 2022 coin is that it features a unique double-effigy design, with both a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and a cameo of King Charles III on the same coin. This is a special tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II and a nod to the new monarch, King Charles III.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1915 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Sovereign - Charles III (Queen Elizabeth II Memorial; Proof Piedfort) 2022 coin.