© The Royal Mint, 2022
© The Royal Mint, 2022
100 Pounds - Elizabeth II James I; Gold Proof
2022 year| Gold (.9999) | 31.21 g | 32.69 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2022 |
| 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 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#324240 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned portrait of King James I right within beaded inner circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IACOBVS·D:G:MAG:BRIT:FRAN:ET·HIB:REX·
Unabridged legend: Iacobus Dei Gratia Magnae Britanniae Franciae et Hiberniae Rex
Translation: James by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The second issue in 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 classic coinage portrait of James I that appeared on Stuart coinage; the design was struck in a variety of precious metal compositions and denominations. Issue limit: 610.
© The Royal Mint, 2022
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique double effigy design, with both Queen Elizabeth II and King James I appearing on the obverse side. This is a nod to the historical significance of the 100 pounds coin, which was first introduced during the reign of King James I in 1603. The use of a double effigy design is a rare feature in coinage and adds to the coin's collectibility and numismatic value.
