© The Royal Mint, 2023
© The Royal Mint, 2023
10 Pounds - Charles III Coronation; 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#363802 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned Royal Arms dividing royal cyphers surrounded by national flower emblems, legend and date around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· THE CORONATION OF KING CHARLES III 6 MAY 2023 ·
HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE
Translation: Shame on he who thinks evil of it
Designer: John Bergdahl
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issued to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey on 6th May 2023. Issue Limit: 1,536© The Royal Mint, 2023
This design was also struck in several sizes and denominations in silver proof and gold proof.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Charles III (Coronation; Silver Proof) 2023 coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting a crowned effigy of Charles III, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves and the inscription "CORONATION OF CHARLES III 2023". This design was created specifically for this coin to commemorate the coronation of Charles III as the King of the United Kingdom, and it is not found on any other coins.
