5 Pounds - Charles III (King Arthur) 2023 front 5 Pounds - Charles III (King Arthur) 2023 back
5 Pounds - Charles III (King Arthur) 2023 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2023

5 Pounds - Charles III King Arthur

2023 year
Copper-nickel 28.28 g 38.61 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 6.55
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#357005
Rarity index
47%

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 Brilliant Uncirculated and was issued individually.

© The Royal Mint, 2023

The coin was also issued in a variety of metals and denominations.

Interesting fact

The 5 Pounds - Charles III (King Arthur) 2023 coin from the United Kingdom features an unusual design, showcasing King Charles III (also known as King Arthur) holding a sword and shield, surrounded by a legend that reads "HIC FINIT ARTHURUS REX" which means "Here ends King Arthur." This design was chosen to commemorate the legendary king and his place in British history and folklore.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2023  - - - - - -

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