Quarter Sovereign - Charles III - Coronation
Obverse: © The Royal Mint
Reverse: © The Royal Mint
Commemorated Event
Coronation of King Charles III
Description
Released to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey on 6th May 2023.
The coin commemorates the first British coronation since Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.
This coin also features a crowned portrait of King Charles III which makes a limited appearance since the uncrowned version will generally be used.
Key Details
Country
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (GBR)
Issuer
The Royal Mint
Currency
Pound Sterling (decimalized)
GBP - £
1971 - to date
Type
Non Circulating
Year
2023
Alignment
Medal ↑↑
Shape
Round
Diameter (⌀)
13.5 mm
Weight
1.99 g
Face Value
Quarter Sovereign (0.25 GBP)
Demonetized
No
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Series
King Charles III Coronation
Obverse (heads)
Obverse Description
Crowned portrait of King Charles III, with legend around.
Obverse Designer
Martin Jennings
Obverse Lettering
CHARLES III · DEI · GRA · REX · FID · DEF ·
MJ
Obverse Unabridged Lettering
Charles III Dei Gratia Rex Fidei Defensor
Obverse Lettering Translation
Charles the Third by the Grace of God King Defender of the Faith
Reverse (tails)
Reverse Description
St. George slaying the dragon with date and designer's initials in below.
Reverse Designer
Benedetto Pistrucci
Reverse Lettering
2023
B.P.
Edge
Edge Description
Milled
Mints
Royal Mint, Llantrisant
1968 - to date
Mintage
Year
Mintage
Quality
2023
Bullion
2023
Proof