2 Pounds - Charles III - King Arthur (1 oz Silver Proof)

2 Pounds - Charles III - King Arthur (1 oz Silver Proof)

Image of the coins obverse
Image of the coins reverse

Obverse: © The Royal Mint

Reverse: © The Royal Mint

Description


This coin was the first in the Myths & Legend commemorative series. The coin was available in BU, silver and gold.

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 (⌀)

38.61 mm

Weight

31.21 g

Face Value

2 Pounds (2 GBP)

Demonetized

No

Composition

Silver (.9999)

Series

Myths & Legends

Obverse (heads)


Obverse Description

Uncrowned portrait of HM King Charles III, with legend around.

Obverse Designer

Martin Jennings

Obverse Lettering

CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 2 POUNDS · 2023 ·
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

King Arthur holding a sword with a castle in the background, with legend around.

Reverse Designer

David Lawrence

Reverse Lettering

KING ARTHUR · MYTHS AND LEGENDS · 2023
DL

Edge


Edge Description

Milled

Mints


Royal Mint, Llantrisant

1968 - to date

Mintage


2023

Proof