2023 GB The Coronation of His Majesty Gold 1/4 Sovereign Prf Coin

In 2023, the United Kingdom marked a historic milestone with the coronation of King Charles III on May 6. To commemorate this event, a special gold quarter sovereign was struck in proof quality. This release represents only the second time a sovereign issue has featured the portrait of King Charles III, making it a notable entry in a coinage tradition that stretches back more than five hundred years. The obverse of this gold coin displays a crowned portrait of King Charles III, a design created by Martin Jennings. Surrounding the bust is the Latin inscription CHARLES III DEI GRA REX FID DEF, translating to a declaration of his royal title and status as defender of the faith. This crowned depiction is a unique departure from the uncrowned portraits typically seen on standard circulating coinage. On the reverse, the coin features the classic and instantly recognizable depiction of Saint George slaying the dragon, originally created by Benedetto Pistrucci. This legendary design has been a hallmark of the sovereign series for generations. Struck from 0.0589 troy ounces of gold, this quarter sovereign was released with a limited mintage of just 1,750 pieces, making it a highly focused tribute to a modern royal transition.