© The Royal Mint, 2023
© The Royal Mint, 2023
100 Pounds - Charles III King Arthur; 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#357007 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
King Arthur holding a sword with a castle in the background, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KING ARTHUR·MYTHS AND LEGENDS·2023
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Designer: David Lawrence
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The design was the fourth issued in the Myths & Legend series and the start of the second set within the series; the others being Merlin and Morgan le Fay. This was the first time the design was issued in proof and was issued individually. Issue limit: 210© The Royal Mint, 2023
The coin was also issued in a variety of metals and denominations, including bullion.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design depicting King Arthur, a legendary British leader, on the reverse side, while the obverse side bears the portrait of Charles III, the current monarch of the United Kingdom. This combination of a historical figure and the current monarch on a single coin makes it a distinctive and collectible item for numismatists and enthusiasts of British history.
