© The Royal Mint, 2022
© The Royal Mint, 2022
500 Pounds - Elizabeth II James I; Gold Proof
2022 year| Gold (.9999) | 156.3 g | 50 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2022 |
| Value | 500 Pounds 500 GBP = USD 655 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 156.3 g |
| Diameter | 50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#324242 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned portrait of King James I right within beaded inner circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IACOBVS·D:G:MAG:BRIT:FRAN:ET·HIB:REX·
Unabridged legend: Iacobus Dei Gratia Magnae Britanniae Franciae et Hiberniae Rex
Translation: James by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The second issue in 5-year series, the British Monarchs, there will be a total of 21 monarchs, featuring iconic kings and queens from four royal houses: Tudor, Stuart, Hanover and Windsor, formerly known as Saxe-Coburg-Gotha.This release features a classic coinage portrait of James I that appeared on Stuart coinage; the design was struck in a variety of precious metal compositions and denominations. Issue limit: 56.
© The Royal Mint, 2022
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique double-effigy design, with both Queen Elizabeth II and King James I appearing on the obverse side. This is a nod to the historical event of the Union of the Crowns in 1603, when James I became the first king to rule both England and Scotland. The coin's design is meant to symbolize the enduring legacy of the British monarchy and its impact on the country's history and culture.
