Royal Mint, 2023 Coronation of King Charles III 1/4 oz Gold Proof Coin

Description

The 2023 Coronation of King Charles III Gold Proof 1/4 oz Coins from the Royal Mint are a commemorative release honouring the coronation of King Charles III.

Manufactured by The Royal Mint
First crowned portrait of King Charles III
Comes with certification of authenticity and Royal Mint presentation box
Features a new reverse design by the experienced Royal Mint artist, John Bergdahl
24 carat gold / 999.9 fineness
Contains 0.25 troy ounce of the precious metal
Weight: 7.8g
Diameter: 22mm

Obverse

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 · 25 POUNDS · 2023

Reverse

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: