© The Royal Mint, 2023
© The Royal Mint, 2023
200 Pounds - Charles III Charles II; Gold Proof
2023 year| Gold (.9999) | 62.42 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 200 Pounds 200 GBP = USD 262 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 62.42 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#368576 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 I; the coin was issued individually as well as in a 2-coin set (Issue Limit: 20) with a Gold Guinea from the Stuart period. The design was struck in a variety of precious metal compositions and denominations, Issue limit: 87.
© The Royal Mint, 2023
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 200 Pounds - Charles III (Charles II; Gold Proof) 2023 coin from the United Kingdom is that it features a unique double effigy design, with both a portrait of King Charles II and a cameo of King Charles III on the same coin. This is a nod to the fact that King Charles III was the successor of King Charles II, and it adds an extra layer of historical significance to the coin.
