10 Pounds - Charles III (Charles I; Silver Piedfort) 2023 front 10 Pounds - Charles III (Charles I; Silver Piedfort) 2023 back
10 Pounds - Charles III (Charles I; Silver Piedfort) 2023 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2023

10 Pounds - Charles III Charles I; Silver Piedfort

2023 year
Silver (.999) 312.59 g 65 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Charles III (2022-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2023
Value
10 Pounds 10 GBP = USD 13
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
312.59 g
Diameter
65 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#359098
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Portrait of Charles I on horseback within beaded inner circle, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CAROLVS·D:G·MAGN·BRITAN·FRAN·ET·HIBER·REX·

Unabridged legend: Carolus Dei Gratia Magnae Britanniae Franciae Et Hiberniae Rex

Translation: Charles by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland

Engraver: Nicholas Briot

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The sixth issue in a 5-year series, the British Monarchs, there will be a total of 21 monarchs, featuring iconic kings and queens from four royal houses: Tudor, Stuart, Hanover and Windsor, formerly known as Saxe-Coburg-Gotha.

This release features a remastered portrait of Charles I; the design was struck in a variety of precious metal compositions and denominations. Issue limit: 106.

© The Royal Mint, 2023

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique double effigy design, with both a portrait of King Charles III and a depiction of King Charles I, the latter being a nod to the 400th anniversary of his execution in 1649. This design element serves as a symbol of the continuity of the British monarchy and its rich history.