© The Royal Mint, 2023
© The Royal Mint, 2023
100 Pounds - Charles III Charles II; Gold Proof
2023 year| Gold (.9999) | 31.21 g | 32.69 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 100 Pounds 100 GBP = USD 131 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 31.21 g |
| Diameter | 32.69 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#368574 |
|---|---|
| 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: 261.
© The Royal Mint, 2023
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 100 Pounds - Charles III (Charles II; Gold Proof) 2023 coin from the United Kingdom is that it features a unique reverse design, showcasing a portrait of King Charles II, who was the King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1660 until his death in 1685. This design was created by the renowned British sculptor and engraver, Ian Rank-Broadley, and is exclusive to this particular coin.
