© The Royal Mint, 2023
© The Royal Mint, 2023
10 Pounds - Charles III Charles I; Silver Proof
2023 year| Silver (.999) | 156.3 g | 65 mm |
| 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 | 156.3 g |
| Diameter | 65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#359097 |
|---|---|
| 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: 256.
© The Royal Mint, 2023
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting a portrait of King Charles III, who was the first king of England, Scotland, and Ireland. This design was created by sculptor and engraver, David Lawrence, and it is the first time that Charles III has been featured on a British coin.
