2023 Royal Mint Gold Proof KCIII Half Sovereign

The 2023 Coronation of King Charles III Gold Proof Half Sovereign Coins from the Royal Mint are a commemorative release honouring the Coronation of King Charles III.

Produced by The Royal Mint
First crowned obverse portrait of King Charles III
Comes with special KCIII booklet, certificate of authenticity, and Royal Mint presentation box
Features the iconic reverse design by Benedetto Pistrucci
22 carat gold / 0.9167 fineness
Contains 0.1177 troy ounce of the precious metal
Exempt from Capital Gains Tax & VAT
Limited Edition Presentation: 2,500
Weight: 3.99g
Diameter: 19.3mm

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King Charles III Booklet

These coins are accompanied by a booklet detailing the coronation ceremony and the King's remarkable path to the throne.

King Charles III

Charles ascended the throne on 8 September 2022 after the passing of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Charles is the oldest person to ascend to the British throne, at the age of 73.

The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla

The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla was an event that captivated the attention of people throughout the UK and around the globe. The ceremony took place on May 6th, 2023, at Westminster Abbey in London.

Who Engraved the First UK Definitive Coinage Portrait of Charles III?

After the passing of Queen Elizabeth II on 8th September 2022, Martin Jennings sculpted and designed the new King Charles III definitive coinage portrait.

Jennings was born in 1957. He graduated from the University of Oxford in 1979, where he studied English Literature and Language. Afterwards, Jennings undertook a course in Lettering (1979-80).

Obverse

The obverse of the coin features the crowned coinage portrait of HM King Charles III. It was designed by British sculptor, Martin Jennings.

· CHARLES III · DEI · GRA · REX · FID · DEF

Reverse

The reverse features Benedetto Pistrucci's iconic depiction of St. George slaying the dragon. This has appeared (with a few exceptions) on the reverse of modern sovereign coins since 1817.

2023 B.P.

Key Information

Product ID	2966
Stock Status	In Stock

Product Spec

Metal	Gold
Diameter	19.3mm
Weight/Size	Half
Gold Weight Troy Ounces	0.1177
Fineness/Carat	0.917 / 22
Issue Limit	2500
Retail Price	385.00
Date	2023
Obverse Designer	Martin Jennings
Reverse Designer	Benedetto Pistrucci
Issuing Monarch	Charles III (2022 - Present)
Mint/Brand	The Royal Mint
Country	United Kingdom

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