© The Royal Mint, 2023
© The Royal Mint, 2023
2 Pounds - Charles III Merlin; 1oz Fine Silver
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#363921 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 51% |
Reverse
Merlin with an owl on his shoulder, holding a staff with the moon in the background, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MERLIN·1OZ·FINE SILVER·999·2023
DL
Designer: David Lawrence
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The design was the fifth issued in the Myths & Legend series and the second in the second set within the series; the others being King Arthur and Morgan le Fay.The coin was also issued in a variety of metals, denominations and finishes.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Charles III (Merlin; 1oz Fine Silver) 2023 coin is that it features an image of Merlin, the legendary wizard and advisor to King Arthur, on its reverse side. This design was chosen to commemorate the 1500th anniversary of the birth of King Arthur, a legendary British leader who is said to have ruled in the 5th or 6th century. The inclusion of Merlin on the coin adds a touch of magic and mythology to the design, making it a unique and interesting collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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