500 Pounds - Charles III (Bull of Clarence; Gold Proof) 2023 front 500 Pounds - Charles III (Bull of Clarence; Gold Proof) 2023 back
500 Pounds - Charles III (Bull of Clarence; Gold Proof) 2023 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2023

500 Pounds - Charles III Bull of Clarence; Gold Proof

2023 year
Gold (.9999) 156.3 g 50 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
500 Pounds 500 GBP = USD 654
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.9999)
Weight
156.3 g
Diameter
50 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#358158
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Bull holding shield bearing Tudor double-rose, legend above, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BULL OF CLARENCE
DL
2023

Designer: David Lawrence

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The fourth design in The Tudor's Beasts series, there are a total of ten Beasts representing the statues that stand in Hampton Court Palace.

This David Lawrence reverse design was struck in a variety of base and precious metal compositions and denominations. Issue Limit: 26

© The Royal Mint, 2023

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 500 Pounds - Charles III (Bull of Clarence; Gold Proof) 2023 coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing the Bull of Clarence, a symbol associated with King Charles III, who is depicted on the coin. This design was created specifically for this coin and is not found on any other currency.