© The Royal Mint, 2023
© The Royal Mint, 2023
2 Pounds - Charles III Charles II; Silver Proof
2023 year| Silver (.999) | 31.21 g | 38.61 mm |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#368569 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Laureate bust of King Charles II right, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAROLVS · II · DEI · GRATIA
Translation: Charles the Second by the Grace of God
Engraver: John Roettier
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The seventh issue in a 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 remastered portrait of Charles II that appeared on Stuart coinage; the design was struck in a variety of precious metal compositions and denominations. Issue limit: 1,360.
© The Royal Mint, 2023
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique double effigy design, with both a portrait of King Charles III (Charles II) and a cameo of his father, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, on the reverse side. This is the first time that a British coin has featured a double effigy design, making it a distinctive and special issue.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pounds - Charles III (Charles II; Silver Proof) 2023 coin.
