Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

Princess Alexandrina Victoria of Kent was born on the 24th of May 1819 to the Duke and Duchess of Kent. Her reign would come to define and age, and would prove to be the longest reign in the history of the British Monarchy, beating that of George III, in whose reign she was only just born into.

Even before Victoria became Queen, the subject of who would make a suitable husband for her was seriously considered, with the main contenders being Prince Alexander of the Netherlands and Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg Gotha. Victoria eventually settled upon Prince Albert, and as Queen, she proposed marriage to him in October 1839 and married him in February the following year.

Albert came to have a profound influence over Victoria, becoming her personal secretary and closest confidante. During the rest of their married life together, Albert was, if not the power behind the throne, certainly the single most powerful influence over it.

Obverse

The obverse, showing the fifth definitive portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II, was designed by British engraver, Jody Clark. The inscription reads:

ELIZABETH II·D·G·REG·F·D·10 POUNDS·2019·

Reverse

The reverse design, by William Wyon, features a conjoined portrait of both Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. The design was originally commissioned for a medal issued for the Great Exhibition of 1851. The inscription reads:

VICTORIA REGINA + ALBERTUS PRINCEPS CONJUX MDCCCXIX

Specification

Metal	Gold
Diameter	65mm
Weight / Size	5 Ounce
Gold Weight Troy Ounces	5.02
Fineness / Carat	0.9999 / 24
Issue Limit	70
Date	2019
Obverse Designer	Ian Rank-Broadley
Reverse Designer	William Wyon
Issuing Monarch	Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Mint / Brand	The Royal Mint
Country	United Kingdom

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2019 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Victoria 5 oz Gold Proof Coin