© The Royal Mint, 2023
© The Royal Mint, 2023
10 Pounds - Charles III Charles II; Silver Piedfort
2023 year| Silver (.999) | 312.59 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 | 312.59 g |
| Diameter | 65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#368573 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Laureate bust of King Charles II right, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAROLVS · II · DEI · GRATIA
Translation: Charles the Second by the Grace of God
Engraver: John Roettier
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The seventh 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 II that appeared on Stuart coinage; 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 Charles III (Charles II) and a depiction of the coat of arms of the United Kingdom. This design element is a nod to the dual nature of the British monarchy, which has a rich history of monarchs ruling under multiple names and titles. The use of a piedfort, a type of coin that is thicker and heavier than a standard coin, also adds to the coin's uniqueness and collectibility.
