5 Pounds - Charles III (Bull of Clarence; Silver Proof) 2023 front 5 Pounds - Charles III (Bull of Clarence; Silver Proof) 2023 back
5 Pounds - Charles III (Bull of Clarence; Silver Proof) 2023 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2023

5 Pounds - Charles III Bull of Clarence; Silver Proof

2023 year
Silver (.999) 62.86 g 40 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
5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.54
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
62.86 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#358150
Rarity index
97%

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. Issue Limit: 1,256

© The Royal Mint, 2023

Interesting fact

The Bull of Clarence, featured on the reverse side of the coin, is a heraldic symbol associated with the British royal family, specifically with the Dukes of Clarence. The Bull of Clarence is a silver bull passant, which means it is depicted in a walking position with one foreleg raised. The symbol has been associated with the royal family since the 14th century and has been featured on various coins and other royal symbols throughout history.