15 000 Pounds - Charles III Coronation; Gold Proof
2023 year| Gold (.9999) | 15 030 g | 220 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 15 000 Pounds 15 000 GBP = USD 19 627 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 15 030 g |
| Diameter | 220 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#363813 |
|---|---|
| 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
JB
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.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 has a unique reverse design, featuring a depiction of the St. Edward's Crown, which is used in the coronation ceremony of British monarchs. The crown is shown in great detail, with intricate engravings and textures that give the coin a lifelike quality. This design was created by sculptor and engraver, Jody Clark, who is known for his work on various coins and medals for the Royal Mint. The reverse also includes the inscription "CORONATION OF KING CHARLES III" and the date "2023," further commemorating this significant event in British history.