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

5 Pounds - Charles III Charles II; 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#368571
Rarity index
97%

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 II that appeared on Stuart coinage; the design was struck in a variety of precious metal compositions and denominations. Issue limit: 606.

© The Royal Mint, 2023

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Pounds - Charles III (Charles II; Silver Proof) 2023 from United Kingdom is that it features a unique reverse design, showcasing a portrait of King Charles II, who was the King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1660 until his death in 1685. The coin's design is based on a famous portrait of the king painted by Sir Peter Lely in the 17th century. This coin is a rare and collectible item, with only a limited number of coins minted, making it a valuable addition to any coin collection.