10 000 Pounds - Elizabeth II Gothic Crown Portrait; Gold Proof
2021 year| Gold (.9999) | 10 020 g | 200 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2021 |
| Value | 10 000 Pounds 10 000 GBP = USD 13 094 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 10 020 g |
| Diameter | 200 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#319858 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned and draped bust of Queen Victoria left, legend around.
Script: Latin (Fraktur blackletter)
Lettering:
VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITANNIAR : REG : F : D ·
W.W.
Lettering (regular font):
VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITANNIAR : REG : F : D ·
W.W.
Unabridged legend: Victoria Dei Gratia Britanniarum Regina Fidei Defensatrix
Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith
Engraver: William Wyon
Edge
Reeded
Comment
A re-interpretation of William Wyon's original Gothic Crown obverse from 1847, the fourth in a series of coins in the Great Engravers series. The coin was issued in a variety of denominations in both gold and silver proof. Issue limit: 1.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10,000 Pound Elizabeth II Gold Proof Coin is that it features a unique Gothic Crown Portrait of the Queen, which was designed specifically for this coin by the Royal Mint. The portrait is surrounded by intricate detailing and ornamentation, making it a truly distinctive and beautiful piece of numismatic art.