5 Pounds - Charles III Petition Crown, Portrait; Silver Proof
2023 year| Silver (.999) | 62.42 g | 40.60 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 6.54 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 62.42 g |
| Diameter | 40.60 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#359221 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Laureate and draped bust of King Charles II right, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CAROLVS II · DEI · GRA
Simon
Unabridged legend: Carolus II Dei Gratia
Translation: Charles II by the Grace of God
Engraver: Thomas Simon
Edge
Plain with double band of raised lettering.
Script: Latin
Lettering: THOMAS SIMON · MOST · HVMBLY · PRAYS · YOVR MAJESTY TO · COMPARE · THIS· HIS · TRYALL · PIECE · WITH · THE · DVTCH · AND · IF · MORE TRVLY · DRAWN & EMBOSS'D · MORE · GRACE: FVLLY · ORDER'D · AND · MORE · ACCVRATELY · ENGRAVEN · TO · RELEIVE · HIM·
Translation: Thomas Simon humbly prays Your Majesty to compare this, his trial piece, with the Dutch, and if more truly drawn and embossed, more gracefully ordered, and more accurately engraved, to relieve him.
Comment
A re-interpretation of Thomas Simon's pattern Petition Crown, originally produced for King Charles II in 1663, the fifth in a series of coins in the Great Engravers series. The coin was issued in a 2-coin set. There were a variety of denominations in both gold and silver proof. Issue limit: 3,260.© The Royal Mint, 2023
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique portrait of Charles III, designed by sculptor and engraver, Jody Clark. The portrait is the first to depict Charles III as king, and it was created specifically for this coin. The design is meant to symbolize the monarch's role as a symbol of stability and continuity, and it features Charles III with a strong, confident expression, surrounded by intricate details and inscriptions. The coin's design is a significant departure from traditional coin designs, and it represents a new era in British numismatics.
