© The Royal Mint, 2023
© The Royal Mint, 2023
1000 Pounds - Charles III Coronation; Gold Proof
2023 year| Gold (.9999) | 1005 g | 100 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 1000 Pounds 1000 GBP = USD 1309 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 1005 g |
| Diameter | 100 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#363810 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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: 17© 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; Gold Proof) 2023 coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting a crowned effigy of King Charles III, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves and the inscription "CORONATION OF KING CHARLES III 2023". This design was created specifically for this coin to commemorate the coronation of King Charles III, making it a distinctive and special piece for collectors.
