500 Pounds - Charles III Petition Crown, Portrait; Gold Proof
2023 year| Gold (.9999) | 156.3 g | 50.60 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 500 Pounds 500 GBP = USD 654 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 156.3 g |
| Diameter | 50.60 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#359217 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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: 131.© The Royal Mint, 2023
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 500 Pounds - Charles III (Petition Crown, Portrait; Gold Proof) 2023 coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting a portrait of King Charles III, whereas most coins of the United Kingdom feature a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This coin was issued as a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not meant for general circulation but rather as a collector's item. Additionally, it's made of gold (.9999) and weighs 156.3 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's piece.
