© The Royal Mint, 2023
© The Royal Mint, 2023
25 Pounds - Charles III King Arthur; Gold Proof
2023 year| Gold (.9999) | 7.8 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 25 Pounds 25 GBP = USD 33 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 7.8 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#357006 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
King Arthur holding a sword with a castle in the background, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KING ARTHUR·MYTHS AND LEGENDS·2023
DL
Designer: David Lawrence
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The design was the fourth issued in the Myths & Legend series and the start of the second set within the series; the others being Merlin and Morgan le Fay. This was the first time the design was issued in proof and was issued individually. Issue limit: 610© The Royal Mint, 2023
The coin was also issued in a variety of metals and denominations.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design depicting King Arthur, a legendary British leader, on the reverse side, while the obverse side bears the effigy of Charles III, the current monarch of the United Kingdom. This combination of a historical figure and the current monarch on a single coin makes it a distinctive and collectible item for numismatists and enthusiasts of British history.
