The 2023 Coronation of King Charles III Silver Proof 2 oz Coins from the Royal Mint are a commemorative release honouring the coronation of King Charles III.
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The coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla is an event that has captured the attention of people across the UK and around the world. The ceremony, scheduled for May 6th, 2023, at Westminster Abbey in London, is a state occasion that will see the new King and Queen crowned in a grand ceremony attended by heads of state, government officials, and other dignitaries from around the world.
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).
The obverse of this coin features a newly crowned coinage portrait of King Charles III, facing leftward, engraved by Martin Jennings in celebration of His Majesty's coronation. Additionally, this coin bears the initials "MJ" and the following inscription:
CHARLES III · D · G · REX F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2023
This intricate design showcases the crowned shield of the Royal Arms, surrounded by the Order of the Garter, reading HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE.
This is surrounded by decorative flourishes incorporating the floral emblems representing the four nations of the United Kingdom. The legend of the coin reads as:
·THE CORONATION OF KING CHARLES III 6 MAY 2023 ·
Metal | Silver |
Diameter | 40 mm |
Weight / Size | 2 Ounce |
Silver Weight Troy Ounces | 2 |
Fineness / Carat | 0.999 Fine |
Mintage Figure | 1,006 |
Issue Limit | 1,000 |
Date | 2023 |
Obverse Designer | Martin Jennings |
Reverse Designer | John Bergdahl |
Issuing Monarch | Charles III (2022 - Present) |
Mint / Brand | The Royal Mint |
Country | United Kingdom |
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