2000 Pounds - Charles III (Bull of Clarence; Gold Proof) 2023 front 2000 Pounds - Charles III (Bull of Clarence; Gold Proof) 2023 back
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2000 Pounds - Charles III Bull of Clarence; Gold Proof

2023 year
Gold (.9999) 2010 g 150 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
2000 Pounds 2000 GBP = USD 2617
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.9999)
Weight
2010 g
Diameter
150 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#358159
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BULL OF CLARENCE
DL
2023

Designer: David Lawrence

Edge

Reeded

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.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2000 Pounds - Charles III (Bull of Clarence; Gold Proof) 2023 coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the Bull of Clarence, a symbol associated with Prince Charles, who is depicted on the coin. The Bull of Clarence is a heraldic symbol that has been associated with the Prince of Wales for centuries, and it is said to represent strength, courage, and royal lineage. The coin's design is particularly notable because it is one of the first times that Prince Charles has been depicted on a coin in this way, making it a unique and collectible item for coin enthusiasts and royal watchers alike.