2 Pounds - Charles III (Bull of Clarence; Silver Proof) 2023 front 2 Pounds - Charles III (Bull of Clarence; Silver Proof) 2023 back
2 Pounds - Charles III (Bull of Clarence; Silver Proof) 2023 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2023

2 Pounds - Charles III Bull of Clarence; Silver Proof

2023 year
Silver (.999) 31.21 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Charles III (2022-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2023
Value
2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
31.21 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#357929
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Bull holding shield bearing Tudor double-rose, legend above, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BULL OF CLARENCE
D.L
2023

Designer: David Lawrence

Edge

Plain with incuse lettering

Script: Latin

Lettering: ∙ HAMPTON COURT PALACE ∙ ROYAL TUDOR BEASTS

Comment

The fourth design in The Tudor's Beasts series, there are a total of ten Beasts representing the statues that stand in Hampton Court Palace.

This David Lawrence reverse design was struck in a variety of base and precious metal compositions and denominations. Issue Limit: 5,510

© The Royal Mint, 2023

There was a 2-coin set with a reverse frosted edition issued as well. Issue Limit: 500

© The Royal Mint, 2023

Interesting fact

The Bull of Clarence, featured on the 2023 Silver Proof 2 Pounds coin, is a heraldic symbol associated with Prince Charles, the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II. It is said to represent his role as a protector and defender of the realm, and is often depicted on his coat of arms.