© The Royal Mint, 2023
© The Royal Mint, 2023
5 Pounds - Charles III George II; Silver Proof
2023 year| Silver (.999) | 62.86 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 | 5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.55 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#377017 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Young laureate portrait of King George II left, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GEORGIVS • II • DEI • GRATIA •
Translation: George the Second by the Grace of God
Engraver: John Croker
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The eighth 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 George II that appeared on Hanoverian 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 coin is that it features an image of King Charles III, who was the Prince of Wales at the time of the coin's minting in 2023, but has since ascended to the throne following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in 2024. This makes the coin a unique piece of numismatic history, as it captures a moment in time when the British monarchy was in transition.
