© The Royal Mint, 2023
© The Royal Mint, 2023
5 Pounds - Charles III Mary Seacole; Silver Proof
2023 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 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 (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#381585 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Depiction of Mary Seacole with the Union Flag in the background, legend left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MARY
SEACOLE
SD
Engraver: Sandra Deiana
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issued individually, the coin celebrated the life of Mary Seacole, a British/Jamaican nurse who specialised in homeopathic medicine during the 1800s. The coin was also issued in copper-nickel, silver piedfort and gold proof, Issue limit: 1,510© The Royal Mint, 2023
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features Mary Seacole, a Jamaican-Scottish nurse and entrepreneur who is best known for her work during the Crimean War, on the reverse side. She is considered a pioneering figure in the field of nursing and is celebrated for her contributions to the care of wounded soldiers during the war. The coin's design honors her legacy and contributions to the history of medicine.
