In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1993, the Royal mint issued a number of coins including a Gold Proof ‘Coronation’ Crown. This coin is denominated as £5 (a Crown).
Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne following the death of her Father, King George VI on 6th February 1952. The Coronation was held on 2nd June 1953 in a ceremony at Westminster Abbey.
The 1993 Coronation Crown features some unique designs. The Obverse features the Queen’s head in the center of a 8 trumpeters on horseback divided by sceptres and swords. The full inscription reads ‘ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA FID DEF FIVE POUNDS’. (Elizabeth II by the Grace of God Queen and Defender of the Faith).
The reverse depicts St. Edward’s crown encircled by forty trumpets, with an outer inscription ‘FAITH AND TRUTH I WILL BEAR UNTO YOU’ and then the dates ‘1953 – 1993’.
The gold coin is 22 carat (91.6% gold) and weighs 39.94g. Diameter 35mm. Mintage of the gold proof was limited to 2,500.
When it was originally issued by the Royal Mint it was encapsulated and in a red leatherette presentation case. It should have an individually numbered certificate of authenticity (COA).
The Royal mint did issue the 1993 coin as Uncirculated, Proof, Silver Proof and Gold Proof.
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On eBay USA:
| Bullion Gold Half Sovereign Best Value £ 512.06 |
| Gold Sovereign Best Value Gold Coin £ 1,011.65 |
| 1911 George V Gold Half Sovereign Coin, 22ct £ 506.50 |
| Royal Mint UK GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN 1979 to 2026 - Choose your year £ 1,100.00 |
| 1906 King Edward VII Gold Half Sovereign Coin In Capsule £ 481.00 |
| Full Gold Sovereign, 1912, George V. £ 960.40 |
 | 1912 George V Gold Half Sovereign 22ct £ 506.50 |
 | *RARE* PCGS XF45 Victoria 1897-S Australia Gold Half-Sovereign Sydney Gift Boxed £ 595.02 |
| Queen Victoria Gold Sovereign Reproduction Coin £ 17.99 |
| 2023 King Charles III Coronation Gold Proof Half Sovereign Royal Mint Boxed £ 695.20 |