© The Royal Mint, 2023
© The Royal Mint, 2023
5 Pounds - Charles III King Arthur; 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#357004 |
|---|---|
| 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: 510© The Royal Mint, 2023
The coin was also issued in a variety of metals and denominations.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Charles III (King Arthur; Silver Proof) 2023 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 Queen Elizabeth II, the current monarch of the United Kingdom. This combination of two different monarchs on a single coin makes it a distinctive and collectible item for numismatists and fans of British history.
